Sharkbite, UP248, 1/2" Lead Free PEX Poly Alloy Elbow
Connect two pieces of same-sized PEX pipe together using crimp or clamp rings. Corrosion resistant fitting certified for use in potable water and hydronic heating system applications. Used to make a 90° connection between two same-sized pieces of PEX pipe using crimp or clamp rings.
Features:
- Broad line of fittings, manifolds, regulator, thermostatic and ball valves: A typical barb system offers the lowest material cost
- CLAMP ring connections (see Installation Guide for details): The time saving clamp rings and tool offer reduced equipment cost, one tool clamps all sizes and the necessity to check each fitting ring with a go/no-go gauge is eliminated
- CRIMP ring connections (see Installation Guide for details): Copper crimp rings and the heavy duty tool with interchangeable jaws does not require calibration and allows each joint to be checked with a go/no-go gauge
- Compatible with PEX or PE-RT pipe.
- Made from high performance Acudel Polymer.
- Minimum working temperature 33°F at 160 psi. Maximum working temperature 200°F at 80 psi.
- Certified for use in potable water and hydronic heating system applications.
Specifications:
Using the PEX plastic tubing cutters to cut the tubing to length, making sure that you have a good square cut. Slide the correct size Sharkbite® clamp or crimp ring over the tube approximately 2" past the end of the tubing. Push the tubing onto the Sharkbite® barbed fitting until it touches the fitting shoulder. Position the clamp or crimp ring 1/8"-1/4" from the end of the tube. When making clamp connections, position the open jaws of the Clamp Tool over the raised tabs of the Clamp ring and squeeze. Verify the connection is secure by visually checking the clamp tab. Make Crimp connections by placing the jaws of the Crimp Tool over the copper crimp ring and squeezing until the jaws close completely. Verify that the connection is secure using the go/no-go gauge.
