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New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Found a Grohe Concetto kitchen faucet on the web at a good price and replaced the old White one today.  Has pull-out sprayer and is higher than the white one that we replaced.  Thanks to Roland, who introduced me to Sharkbites, the process was less painful that I had anticipated.  It was a challenge getting up and under and between the stuff under the counter top but it worked out well.  It took about 3 hours including travel time to the local Depot for parts.  There was a certain amount of head banging, cursing and scrunching involved in the install.  We like our newest upgrade and am looking forward to NOT having water leaking onto the counter top.  I know that we could have gotten new seals or something from the Mfg. but opted for this replacement.  Next comes the third waste valve and replacement of the Black electric gate valve. 
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #1 –
Nice looking job Scott. The man who invented the sharkbite system deserves to be drinking a drink with an umbrella in it on some private beach somewhere. :P :P

Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #2 –
Gotta love Sharkbite fittings. I usually have a couple spares with me. And when you get to the small stuff John Guest fitting are great.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #3 –
Oh Roland the wise one - What spares do you carry?  John Guest fittings?   
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #4 –
I have spare straight fittings and right angles in both Sharkbite and John Guest. Left over from stuff that I have done on our fiver and coach. When I start a new job I use what I have then replace.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #5 –
Is that just a filtered water dispenser?  If so, you really need an Insta-Hot Hot/cold dispenser there, you know.  Just a tiny little additional project...
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #6 –
Nice job Scott. What a great improvement. ;D
Greg & Nettie
1998 U320 40Ft Limited Edition
Build #5382
2014 Ford Cmax toad
Escapee #122299

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #7 –
Nice job. I am changing mine out too.  I am putting in solid surface a new sink and faucet.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #8 –
Brad - Insta Hot - Maybe some day.  Got some other stuff to do first.  :-D
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #9 –
And we pulled out our instahot, we never used it, and put in a hand washing soap dispenser which we do use. Different strokes as they say.

Roalnd
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #10 –
OK I'll bite, what are Sharkbites. I must have missed a chapter, but like most RVers I'm quite sure I need one/some.

Dick Lokar

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Dick Lokar –
OK I'll bite, what are Sharkbites. I must have missed a chapter, but like most RVers I'm quite sure I need one/some.

Dick Lokar

They are a newer style of connector for plumbing.  Expensive, brass and easy to use, or reuse, and worth the money.  They will work on our Foretravel plastic pipes, allowing us to cut the pipes, and slip the sharkbite on, to do what ever it is designed to do.  They make connectors, 90 degrees, and T's.  Worth having a walk down the plumbing isle to grab some common sizes for spares or repairs.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #12 –
Just one caution: Older coaches (such as our 1995) use polybutylene pipe, and its inside dimensions are not the same as Pex pipe. Therefore, it's important to use the proper type of connector for the type of pipe used in one's coach.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #13 –
The knowledge on this forum never stops amazing me.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #14 –
Quote from: D.J. Osborn –
Just one caution: Older coaches (such as our 1995) use polybutylene pipe, and its inside dimensions are not the same as Pex pipe. Therefore, it's important to use the proper type of connector for the type of pipe used in one's coach.
I have cut and used sharkbite fittings on the tubing in my 93 GV. Cutting the polybutylene pipe deforms it a bit, bit I reform it and make sure the cut is square before using the sharkbite fitting. It has been working for me with no leaks. I have tried cementing that polybutylene pipe with absolutely no success, only thing that works is the crimp fittings.....and the sharkbite fitting.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #15 –
Thanks of the quick reply. I'll look for sharkbites on my next trip to Home Depot.

Dick
1998 U270 36'

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #16 –
They do make crimp adapters to go from polybutylene to Pex and I will use those when I need to replace pipe in my 95.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: New kitchen faucet using Sharkbites

Reply #17 –
"Shark Bite" style fittings also come in PVC much cheaper and lighter. I got mine at Menards ;)
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk