SharkBite3/8 Inch to 1 Inch Pro Push to Connect Disconnect Tool, PEX Pipe, Copper, CPVC, PE-RT, HDPE, PROD3810

Wow. Although I've used the little orange things for simple disconnects, they were worthless for this project. Tried them in combination with a wrench, too, but despite ten minutes of effort, the pipes and fittings just laughed. Then got this disconnect tool. Took thirty seconds for first two connections, and for the harder pair took 90 seconds to separate the pipes from fittings. Didn't need any other tools. Instructions are simple, but be sure to read them, and make sure you've got the tool positioned right before you squeeze. This is a wonderful tool.

I haven’t actually gotten to use them yet. I thought I was going to just now at work but they do not open wide enough to fit on water heater supply lines which is the whole reason I bought them. Probably going to return and find some that work on supply lines.Ok so I have an update, it turns out they just don’t work on the flex pipe supply lines, but they do work on regular water heater braided hoses. And I gotta say, they work GREAT. I usually fight with those things trying to get them off. Not this time. They slid right off with a like bit of twisting. Will be keeping.

This tool is worth every single penny and more!! For those of us who work regularly in maintenance and plumbing jobs, SharkBite fittings can be a time saver and a great convenience. Until you have to remove one!! You know what a hassle it can be if you’ve ever tried it. Well very early in my career I bought a set of those cheap plastic C shaped clips and they worked well for the most part, but sometimes they just couldn’t get the job done. So I upgraded to the cheap version of the HarkBite plier style…. what a headache!! The jaws would bend during use or they just wouldn’t seat properly on the fitting. So I finally did what I should have done right in the beginning. I bought the SharkBite brand tool. It fits perfectly and very quickly and easily releases the lock ring inside the fitting. When I think back on the times I was using the orange C clips… I could die. If you’re using the SharkBite fittings, and you Should be, be sure to do yourself a favor and buy this tool. You’ll thank me later

Item works well.

It works but it takes some getting used to

The price for these seemed a bit high to me at first, but after saving about 50 connectors, they have paid for themselves over and over. While I realize there are other, maybe cheaper ways to remove a sharkbite/ push to connect fitting, there isn't an easier way. They allow you to pull on the fitting and the pipe at the same time making it twice as easy to remove. Plus they do not damage the fitting in any way. A must have to for your carry in bag.

This little tool works great with sharkbite’s pipe connectors. It was my first time using it and it was easy to use.

I’m a pro and I had no idea this tool even existed until a fellow pro showed up on the job with one. Forget those little orange plastic gizmos, and those cheap clamp-like presses (which seemed like a great answer comparatively). This tool is the shizzle! SO EASY TO USE. SO EFFECTIVE AT EASILY REMOVING SHARKBITES IN ONE MOTION. Love the fact that the fitting side and pipe side are different colors and clearly labeled - the little things also matter.I was a bit put off by the price initially. Months later I can say confidently it was worth every penny. As a pro I can’t imagine not having it. I think even a homeowner just doing their own plumbing would find this tool worthwhile.