Repair Copper Pipe Leaks with SharkBites (Super EASY)

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This video shares how to repair copper pipe leaks. These 4 easy tips use SharkBite fittings. We cover what tools to use and the proper way to prep copper pipes...if you're doing a bathroom remodel and need help, enroll in one of Home Repair Tutor's online courses and make your project easier at www.homerepairtutor.com/ 👍🏼
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How to Repair Copper Pipe Leaks (4 Easy Tips)
0:00 How to repair copper pipe leaks
0:35 Mark position of copper pinhole leak
0:44 Shut off water to house and drain water lines
0:56 Use the AutoCut tool to cut copper pipes
1:22 Align AutoCut cutting wheel over the position of copper pinhole leak
1:34 Use SharkBite Deburring and Depth tool to debur pipes and mark depth
2:00 Debur the inside of copper pipes with a pencil deburring tool
2:43 Pipe cleaning tools can be used to clean the inside of copper pipes
2:55 SharkBite fittings can be pushed on to copper, CPVC, and PEX
3:12 Long sections of copper pipe can be repaired with two SharkBite couplings
3:47 SharkBite fittings can be removed with Disconnect Tongs
4:52 Slip Couplings can be used if there's no movement in the copper pipes
5:30 PEX can be used with two SharkBite couplings to repair water leaks
6:22 Copper jumper cables should be used with SharkBites for copper pipe systems
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-SharkBite Deburring Pipe & Depth Tool - amzn.to/2V2bUMk
-SharkBite Disconnect Tongs - amzn.to/2Xe6MYq
-SharkBite Brass Coupling - amzn.to/2x8Z46W
-SharkBite Slip Coupling - amzn.to/2xNRXRw
-AutoCut Pipe Cutter - amzn.to/2Xa5Eom
-Emery Cloth - amzn.to/3aMDVyc
-Pencil Deburring Tool - amzn.to/3e0oPa8
-Pipe Cleaning Tool - amzn.to/2XebV2E
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-PEX Cutter - amzn.to/3bMaXP4
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@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын

Would you use SharkBites to repair copper pipes?

@lisaschreiber2893 4 жыл бұрын

yes, I would and have, but until this video I never realized how much they remind me of the Chinese finger traps I played with when I was a kid.

@tedfry236 4 жыл бұрын

I believe they have their place. In the majority of the repair/modification work I've done, I've only used them a couple of times. I'd rather sweat, or solder , a joint and know it's going to stand up to the test of time over relying on a rubber seal. To this day I've never been called back to repair a leak.

@richardj5417 4 жыл бұрын

Shark bite is for temporary fixes such as service or for testing. It's not a permanent fix. No one should ever think that. Call a licensed plumber. Or don't do it.

@MasterpieceRenovation 4 жыл бұрын

100 percent

@crisediosbany 4 жыл бұрын

Richard J They’re rated for permanent use.

@gagash32 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions, better than what Home Depot has on its web site. Thanks for sharing!

@paulc2548 3 жыл бұрын

A few years ago, I paid $175 to fix a pin hole leak in the copper pipe and it took the plumber no more than 20 mins! Now, I can do it within 10 minutes using Sharkbites. I saved myself a few hundred bucks by installing replacing leaking shut off valves under the kitchen sink and bathroom sinks, and fixed a leak myself :).

@183jeffrey 2 жыл бұрын

@I want to Go Home stop spreading this nonsense. Sharkbite (push connect) fittings are code approved behind walls. That wouldn't be the case if they weren't meant for permanent repair

@daringetae5136 2 жыл бұрын

@I want to Go Home Lol, that's what plumbers say because obviously they lose a lot of business. People are able to fix their pipes right away instead of waiting for the plumber to do a sloppy job and charge them an arm and a leg. Sharkbites are guaranteed 25 years but could last a lifetime. Same story with the soldering. Could last a lifetime or a year depending on who does it.

@MikeHunt-qu6ef Жыл бұрын

Looks like you got 2 pipes that day lol

@miketrujillo3677 Жыл бұрын

@I want to Go Home yea it's 35

@miketrujillo3677 Жыл бұрын

@I want to Go Home womp womp you'd have to get the one that's been under there for 2 years otw

@stevesharp1186 2 жыл бұрын

Great info! I had a pin leak in the cap on a short stub right under the floor. I couldn't get in there to cut the stub off and put on a Sharkbite end cap, so I just cut the horizontal section on either side of the stub and replaced it with a short piece of PEX using Sharkbite couplings to connect it to the copper. It's also useful to know about the slide coupling that I could have used if I didn't have enough flex in the pipes to get them into the new couplings. I took both types under the house and was able to use the regular couplings, so the slide coupling can be returned. Thanks again!

@mltnetwork 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is spot one and very useful and helpful and easy to follow for most homeowners and people who like to do their own repairs- Thank you!!

@huntingirl8338 Жыл бұрын

This is the best how to video I’ve seen in a while !! Explanatory, detailed but easy for us newbies and quick not drawn out questions explanations and who you are or where you live or what you ate for lunch. LOL. Edited perfectly. Thank you. I now have confidence to do this !!

@HomeRepairTutor Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kindness, and acknowledging there’s too much BS on social 🙌🏼

@w1ndexpfc 2 жыл бұрын

I've been dreading a fix to my hose bib and leaky shut off. I've sweated pipes years ago and remember it wasn't super easy. This is just what I need to get that job done. TY

@reginabranham5254 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you get right to the point. .bing.....bam...boom.. easy to understand..

@SteveJeeper 4 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful. Very well shown and narrated. Thank you, great job!!

@EagerFlyingSaucer-ez8wz 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful explanation! You did an awesome job explaining how to use the shark bite fittings and the necessary precautions y do it well. Thank you so very much for your time and effort!

@ramonalamascola8260 4 жыл бұрын

great video u make it seem so easy and with all the shark bite equipment it does look easy enough thank u jeff

@benrod5901 2 жыл бұрын

Has to be the most informative video on pex.

@jimtinter4397 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Clear, concise directions and diction. No rambling on, story telling or philosophizing. Superb lighting and video quality. And no attempt to be a comedian! Congratulations on one of the best home repair videos I've seen so far. Keep up the great work! Also, no unneeded and annoying background music.

@user-zs7rn2el4y 3 ай бұрын

bs"d Excellent video - chock full of helpful details, no extra verbiage or distracting stimuli, moves quickly... thank you!

@mypathfinder27 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial, you guys are awesome 👌 👏 👍

@linusmcnasty 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks!!

@danapeck5382 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, really helpful, much appreciated

@richaunfacey5447 3 жыл бұрын

I used shark bite for the first time today works great. Saved me all kinds of money not getting a plumber or buying all the soldering equipment.

@KevinEFCox 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much with this video. You really helped me.

@vaatc 5 ай бұрын

Why do you need the copper jumper cable to maintain an electrical current? Does that have something to do with minimizing corrosion or something else entirely?

@TonyOhio Жыл бұрын

thank you very much. love to see very helpful and information on your videos

@jashimuddin7716 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very helpful

@SukhwinderSingh-ww1vc 3 жыл бұрын

Super information 👍

@HongNguyen-rz2uv 3 жыл бұрын

Super great useful video

@hassanjassoma5809 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much it's excellent

@ahmedsamirss 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful,Thank you a lot

@AStanton1966 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning the white pipe inter fittings on the Sharkbite. I was going to remove it for a copper pipe.

@MasterpieceRenovation 4 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome idea! Thank you for this :)

@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын

thank you

@andresdelacruz604 Жыл бұрын

Thanks great video

@lawofattractionc61 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video

@joea5729 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful and well done, thanks?!

@michelleengland5201 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@MrJLew53 Жыл бұрын

amazing video

@SteveTurtle Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks!

@jacksagrafsky4936 3 жыл бұрын

The space I had between the Joists was very tight and I had to replace a valve that gave me water to my outside spigots. Now I used a Sharkbite for the valve (quarter turn ball valve and a slip joint). The mistake I made was pushing the slip connection to close to the soldered "t" fitting. The small plastic release tool would not fit so I could move it to connect the pipe between it and the valve. Went back to Lowes and got th 1/2 inch tool to be able to compress the fitting allowing the slip joint to move onto the pipe and complete the connection. Held my breath and turned on the water and not a single drop . Works well in my open basement.

@apeman2987 Жыл бұрын

Such a good video. I didn't understand until watching your VID. I think Sasquatch could get the idea here. Thank you!

@OtakuTiki 21 күн бұрын

You're about to save me 5000$ lmao. The plumber came and basically gave me a scary scenario but after watching some of your stuff and a few other videos, I feel like it's something I can absolutely do myself. I have some experience already, but I was super afraid because I don't have shutoff valves in my house (we bought a fixer upper and boy... boy it has been an adventure) i was scared to do it myself. Now I know I can do it!

@battlehrfred 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely Setup fitting,I used one yesterday on copper tubing from hotwater tank to wall, (8 inches overall length the copper tubing wasnt in line with each other exactly and it did leak because of thisand it wasnt the fault of this fitting, I will use them in instances of tight places and directly aligning piping, they are expensive though

@inderinder420 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@markhopkinsjr4342 Жыл бұрын

What would the ground wire be for if its a water line, just curious.

@_MP004 Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@austingarvey3317 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you

@HomeRepairTutor 2 жыл бұрын

thank you 😊 hopefully the tips were helpful

@backyardgrillmaster2910 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help :0)

@user-yc1mc4bu6q Жыл бұрын

Perfect

@sshan5628 3 жыл бұрын

Super!

@schmoopyvonboopy4959 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I have a leak in my copper pipe and now I can fix it myself! Thank you!

@dkroen17 19 күн бұрын

Great video. Why the jump wire? I didn't know the copper pipe provided any electrical abilty.

@razibuzzal807 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@pw1615 3 жыл бұрын

I have 5 shark bites in my house installed on pvc and copper and it’s been 5 years and no complaints at all .A plumber told me they could last 30 to 35 years depending on the pipe .

@JoseRodrigues-gy4yk 2 жыл бұрын

Very good content congratulations

@HomeRepairTutor 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

@damianzottoli4505 Жыл бұрын

Great video and visuals! Well done! I think I can be a plumber now!

@HomeRepairTutor Жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy

@eolsunder Жыл бұрын

hehe i always say you should repair what you can, if you can. That way you will learn at least the basics. Sure, you aren't a plummer if you do it yourself at home, it isn't your job and you don't do it day in and day out, watching someone move a piano doesn't make you a piano mover, experience does. But just trying the basic stuff to repair it yourself you can always get a real plummer to do it if you aren't sucessful. I can do most repair work myself except for major pipe work. Like today i had a copper water pipe burst for my kitchen, so went under the house, found the break, went to home depot, got a cutter, extra pipe, 2 fittings, sandpaper, etc then got home and went to work and said oh, i got 1/2 inch copper to fix it, but its a 3/8 pipe. There ya go, not a plummer, but im trying !

@mac8775 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome info which I will use, thanks HRT

@LaceyFamilyFarm 4 жыл бұрын

I love these shark bites on projects we are working on here at our channel! They are super easy and really hold up over time! Love the video!

@HomeRepairTutor 4 жыл бұрын

thank you, yes, they’re great. Been using them for a decade with no leaks, knock on wood. Prepping the pipe is crucial

@LaceyFamilyFarm 4 жыл бұрын

Home Repair Tutor well now you said it. Lol. Good luck fixing them. Jk

@johnblay155 2 жыл бұрын

A pinhole leak in copper can be fixed easily by using an ice pick to wallow out the hole. Use sand paper to rough the area around the hole, flux the area, use your hand held propane/ map gas torch & heat area / solder over hole area with a buildup bead of solder. I have fixes over twenty years old using this method. 😀

@PHCism 3 жыл бұрын

I heard that when joining pex to copper the shark bite fitting had to have different ends. To accommodate the copper that end needed to be black. The pex end need be mustard colour?

@Model_Car 3 жыл бұрын

If I have to replace a "L" shape corroded copper pipe, PEX will work (in the wall) ? Thank you.

@EmilioExploring 2 жыл бұрын

Do you do a jumper cable if its at the end of the pipe to like a toilet shut off valve?

@kennethpayne2019 Жыл бұрын

I have a copper main water shutoff valve that will not shutoff the water going to the house, is it possible to replace that valve using shark bits on both ends like you did with the straight run of copper pipe? Also the copper pipe is next to a stud in the wall. Any ideas on how to cut the pipe?

@netpasya 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question: the 1 inch separation, did you cut 1 inch section of the pipe, meaning did you make 2 cuts with the autocut tool?

@gadasavideos8564 2 ай бұрын

Is it sufficient to push straight on. Is any twisting required? I want to join two copper pieces but copper pieces can't be turned because each is already soldered. I have a sharkbite and I noticed bag said to push on and turn. Is the whole connector turned or only the end attached to the pipe.

@waqashaleem9886 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I thought pex work on slip fitting . Can you confirm please . I saw several video slip T use PEX pipe . Thanks

@perrymorse2464 4 күн бұрын

if both sides are fixed, how did you get the fitting on?

@stevensukenik254 2 жыл бұрын

How would you clean out a vertical pipe? Wouldn't the burr fall into the pipe?

@giuseppe3010 Жыл бұрын

PLZ explain better the "Jumper Cable" electric continuous.... that you mention at end of video !!! Thks

@peter9248 3 жыл бұрын

Can you explain the jumper cable? I was not aware pipes needed to be jumped?

@arcangry 3 жыл бұрын

Yea im confused by that too

@ryanrasmussen2229 3 жыл бұрын

So if your electrical system in your home is grounded thru the coper pipes which is code and often happens with copper pipe the theory is it going through the concret works as a supplemental ground for your home. Also if wiring happens to put current on the copper it will ground out instead of sending electricity through the piping in your home causing it to shock you through the water

@jayfin5507 Жыл бұрын

I always heard plumbers talking badly about shark bites but I've used them a few times and they are easy to install and never had any issues for years.

@daw162 10 ай бұрын

I had a plumber in for a gas issue and he looked at some of my cold lines (full of drips, replacing tomorrow myself as he never got back to me). he had no real issue with sharkbite other than the cost. I think plumbers probably aren't in love with them because a homeowner isn't going to pay extra for work with sharkbites, but it's probably easy to get to a couple of hundred bucks in fittings in a day.

@michaeldevaney3307 6 ай бұрын

What were all the fittings and tools used in th8s video

@anrivera1975 2 жыл бұрын

Is this stuff a permanent solution as to avoid soldering?

@jamescc2010 2 жыл бұрын

Good thing about sharkbite is you don't have to dry the pipe versus soldering.

@firstname7769 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the copper pipe jumper cable about??

@cnccarving 2 жыл бұрын

i just was thinking today on this kind of fix my main concern is the fire hazard im glad you made this video

@roshi98 3 жыл бұрын

Just FYI, the white plastic insert can be removed from the new fitting when installing on copper pipe. It's just a stiffener that's included for pex jobs and it slightly narrows the effective diameter of the pipe. It's not an issue with pex but when it comes to copper it's better to keep the interior diameter as consistent as possible to prevent flow changes that could wear the copper over time.

@AnthonyAlfaro22 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree I have to explain to a lot of people that the insert comes out for copper fittings. Great comment

@louisshorterii6385 2 жыл бұрын

How do you take the plastic insert out?

@jamescottrell9453 2 жыл бұрын

@@louisshorterii6385 I use a pair of needle nose pliers to grab and pull out easily.

@CaresforAll Жыл бұрын

so in that case, it it still necessary to debur in the inside of copper pipe?

@eolsunder Жыл бұрын

@@CaresforAll yes because the end of the pipe still goes against the back of the fitting and the better fit the better, less worry about any sort of leak. Get in the habit of ALWAYS smoothing out those copper pipe endings it doesn't take long, debur and fine sandpaper to ensure a nice tight grip. Always debur, clean, dry, fine sandpaper.

@malieheyneke8766 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use it on a t joint

@raindogs451 5 ай бұрын

Shark bites, CPVC, and corrugated flex 12" terminations are the Hallmark of shade tree repairs.

@21jsuave 2 ай бұрын

How important is that jumper cable? Seemed important but kinda went by it fast.

@lilylandau1204 4 жыл бұрын

One end of the Shark bite coupling isn't secure (on my project). It looks so easy in the video here, but what could be the reason it doesn't stay closed on one side?

@vero0992 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to spot pinhole leaks before they become a problem, assuming the pipe is visible? I am repairing two pinhole leaks in the same section of pipe, and I think I may see corrosion beginning on a third spot on that same pipe. Is that third spot a pinhole-leak-to-be?

@vero0992 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting the two pinholes repaired in a couple days and am thinking about asking them to just replace that entire pipe to prevent nasty surprises in the future.

@stockey 4 ай бұрын

The only ones that are talking bad about SharkBites are plumbers, that don't want to loose their jobs, SharkBites is a great product, that saves money and last a long time.

@The-D-Hoyt Жыл бұрын

What's the point of that copper jumper cable? I've never saw it used before.

@jamesbryandablo8928 3 жыл бұрын

Shark bites fittings we can use for hot water supply copper?this is good quality?

@pw1615 3 жыл бұрын

I myself have use them and yes you can use them on hot water pipes .Mine have been installed for over 5 years and was told they are not suppose to be a permanent fix but they can last between 30-35 years and that’s good enough for me.

@nathanwahl9224 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any surface prep required for old copper? Anybody?

@kyliebriannamattsizemore6849 7 ай бұрын

Do you have to use the shark bite coupling with the tube inside on pinhole leaks? Is the white tube inside the coupling a must have, cause the ones I got don’t have the white tube inside.

@kyliebriannamattsizemore6849 7 ай бұрын

Hello

@appleztooranges Жыл бұрын

Did you remove 1 inch between those two pipes?

@tomferguson3780 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need to take out the plastic inner sleeve to use on copper ? I am trying to get it to fit but the fitting is loose...maybe not pushing all the way on ?

@Eastbaypisces 3 жыл бұрын

Yea take it out

@huyquoctran2088 3 жыл бұрын

You can but you don’t have to. That plastic is meant for plex piping but you can still leave it in for copper.

@Johntheheadache 6 ай бұрын

The Copper jumper cable part confused me....Can you elaborate? what does electricity have to do with a water pipe?

@dbluehorsedeboe5567 8 ай бұрын

How can I prevent electrolysis in the pipes?

@Connermak1 3 жыл бұрын

I have a outdoor hose bib to replace and the pipes are copper.

@squishyhooman 2 ай бұрын

At end of video, it mentions needing to maintain electrical continuity in a copper system … that’s a new concept to me, but sort of makes sense … can you/anyone share useful search terms or phrases that help with learning more? I’m guessing something like “copper pipes electrical continuity” can get me started, but I would also appreciate anything anyone else can share who is further along this crazy journey of home ownership than me!

@concernedcitizen8448 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - my copper pipe seems to be 5/8" close to slit and 1/2" closer to outer edges. Is it swelling? How can I be sure of which size given that there are not a lot of products for 5/8"?

@concernedcitizen8448 3 жыл бұрын

Actual 5/8" OD...

@powers1776reset Жыл бұрын

This is my current problem. 1/2 inch shark bite doesn’t go

@ppumpkin3282 4 ай бұрын

OK, after 5:00 he says slip on fittings don't work with pex, then he goes ahead and uses pex. so am I missing something? Also gets confusing when he says flex, and then says pex.

@pcheung23 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, what gauge copper wire did you use to bridge the grounding?

@pauljanssen7594 Жыл бұрын

When you see pipes with a pin hole like that that means you have to take out a piece of pipe and examine it if you may be replacing all the pipe in your house either Japanese pipe or you have a lot of water problems.

@Dave-tw9ib 3 ай бұрын

My pipe wil not move back and forth when cut now what and little oversize coupler ?

@appleztooranges 2 жыл бұрын

How much copper do you remove from the existing copper pipe? You said 1” but it didn’t show you cut 1 inch! I cut it at the pinhole and removed about 3/4” of the existing pipe. Did you cut a section out of the the pipe or just at the pinhole!

@louielopez1638 3 жыл бұрын

Does the end of the copper pipe need to be cleaned like if you were going to sweat a copper cap? In other words use an emery cloth to clean off any old stuff off the end.

@greg4277 2 жыл бұрын

I need to know why an elbow snakebit would leak its not a major leak but it's the second time it happens. The guy who did the plumbing tightened but it's leaking again idk what's going on

@richardmoreno9031 3 жыл бұрын

is there a difference in thickness in copper pipe that was made 30 years ago compared to todays copper. I tried using the shark bites but i struggled to insert shark bites

@mmburgess11 3 жыл бұрын

I'm finding that out as well...did you get it to work?

@richardmoreno9031 3 жыл бұрын

@@mmburgess11 I finally bought a copper pipe cutter, I guess it was my cutting from a hacksaw I was using and causing it to flare out to a bigger finish, if that makes sense

@jimz6076 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with the pros I would not put these behind a wall. I will tell you this for the average joe under sink sharkbites work perfectly. I spent a lot of time researching this topic. I knew a torch was not a good idea for a first time copper pipe fix it guy like me. I went with standard compression ring fitting by unscrewing the old 1/4 turn and installing new nut, compression ting and new 1/4 turn. Leaked like crazy. I cut off the new quarter turn at he nut. Put the shark bite on and it is like new no leak.

@teresasotelo5840 2 жыл бұрын

Can you connect copper pipe with PVC pipe with the SharkBite?

@jayrob3 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@gregorymoore7680 3 жыл бұрын

Did good but prefer solder get the plumber its worth the money and done right been on too many jobs on them failing and when using copper take out the white piece keep it in for pex