Max Brass Push Braided Water Heater Connector
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SharkBite Max braided flexible water heater connector allows you to work in tight spaces and easily connect a water heater with existing pipes that don't line up. Our braided water heater supply lines are approved for use on electric or gas water heaters with a flue vent. Rely on SharkBite Max innovative push-to-connect water heater hose design to reduce extra joints or fittings, allowing for faster install time.
Features and benefits:
- Fastest way to connect PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT or HDPE SDR-9 pipe.*
- Half the insertion effort, double the burst pressure.**
- Can be installed on wet lines and pressure tested immediately.
- Stainless steel retainer adds strength and durability.
- High-performance DZR lead-free brass body.
- No special tools, crimping, soldering or glue required.
- Can be rotated after installation.
- No tube liner required for PEX.
- Rated to 140°F and 200 psi.
- 25-year warranty when properly installed on PEX, copper, CPVC and PE-RT.
- 5-year warranty when properly installed with HDPE SDR-9.
- Can be easily removed using a disconnect clip, disconnect tongs or pro disconnect tool.
*SharkBite push-to-connect fittings are the fastest when compared to other conventional plumbing methods.
**Comparison relates to 1st generation SharkBite push-to-connect products.
**Comparison relates to 1st generation SharkBite push-to-connect products.
SKU | Pipe Size | Length | Material |
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UR3068FX12 | 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. FIP | 12 in. | Stainless Steel |
UR3068FX15 | 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. FIP | 15 in. | Stainless Steel |
UR3068FX18 | 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. FIP | 18 in. | Stainless Steel |
UR3068FX24 | 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. FIP | 24 in. | Stainless Steel |
UR3088FX12 | 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. FIP | 12 in. | Stainless Steel |
UR3088FX15 | 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. FIP | 15 in. | Stainless Steel |
UR3088FX18 | 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. FIP | 18 in. | Stainless Steel |
UR3088FX24 | 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. FIP | 24 in. | Stainless Steel |
Common Applications
- Water heater installation
- Gas water heater installation
- Tankless water heater installation
Approvals & Listings
- ASME A112.18.6/CSA B125.6
- NSF/ANSI 14
- NSF/ANSI/CAN 61
- NSF/ANSI/CAN 372
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Versatile
Connect PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT or HDPE SDR-9 pipe in any combination.
Easy to Install
Fittings require half the insertion effort for smoother and faster connections.**
Strong
Stainless-steel collar allows fittings to withstand 2x the burst pressure.**
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