I'm going to say that pipe froze or partially froze at some point. Sharkbites are very sensitive to any kind of freezing and expansion of the pipe and will almost surely leak once it thaws. Don't put them anywhere where freezing could be an issue like this. That's almost surely the issue here judging by the location. I'd wrap that section of pipe in insulation before you drywall over it again. That or the o-ring was damaged during install and it decided to finally start leaking over time. You know if it wasn't inserted all the way, it'd leak the moment you turn the water on or it'd blow off entirely soon thereafter so I doubt it was that. It wouldn't last a whole year under full water pressure if it wasn't inserted all the way.

The leak shows improper seated sharkbite because the other sharkbite has no leak. Both sharkbites should have been inserted first to the 'u' shaped copper pipe, then measured correct depth (1") to other end of copper.

SharkBite fanboys, I thought your always saying SharkBite never leaks and soldering is for dinosaurs! SharkBite is only good for temp fixes and a pro plumber using SharkBite is a disgrace to the plumbing industries.

Looking at the "u" im guessing the copper pipe on the leak side wasnt long enough to seat all the way into the the fitting... Like the "u" was premade but not long enough but still kind of seemed like the leaking part went in "enough" I still dont trust those sharkbites 100% to put them anywhere and everywhere, but this just looks poorly installed

Pipe was not properly prepared to install sharkbite.

I would not trust anything not soldered.

I can see the pipe is not clean for sharkbite

That is not a plumber.....crimp press in those situations

Pipe was not prepared properly

It's not the sharkbite fault they didn't drain their outside water lines in the winter. A soldiered pipe would of burst as well

Can't blame the fitting when it's obvious they were used to fix it the last time it failed.

Likely didn’t seat right. Needs to make full contact. Your plumber should have tested it before he left.

The rubber ring doesn't last ...think about it. the same stuff is in your car.. All dry out..

a bad installation job was the most likely cause, that does not fail well installed

It's likely the plumber cut corners when installing the Sharkbite connectors. Proper cleaning and deburring of the copper pipe, and inserting the pipe correctly will always guarantee a leak free setup in the longterm.

Installer error hahaha not sharkbite.

Oit of curiosity, you should check your plumber's reviews.. You just may have gotten a lousy plumber. Lack of skill/brains would probably ruin any job, whether he used sharkbites or sweated the connections..

The key that you mentioned is that this pipe goes to an outside faucet. If that is the case then it is not the Sharkbite fitting that is at fault but the fact the joint was exposed to extreme temperature changes and that is where the trouble has come from to make the joint fail.

Plumber should have went deeper into the inside with the connectors I don't like that. I shape you should have went further back in the wall also you should put a cover over your outside spicket they're only $3 but they will protect your from trouble

You can't blame the shark bite I've seen pipes break soldered pipes with the cold right by the wall exterior wall it's an insulation problem or you left the hose hooked up to the outside faucet

The ice push the shark bite out and made it fail not fitting fault the homeowner that did not winterize the bib

bs look at the m Soder weld underneath the SharkBite

It's not the shark, it's the bad plumber welding

Bad title. Leak is not the fault of the fitting.

Clearly the most skilled plumber around

Looks like the copper pipe was not cleaned and the U connection is crooked. Really need to ensure the connections are pushed in all the way, with no gap between the pipe and Sharkbite fitting. I have used Sharkbite many times and system has been in placed for years without incident. I call it a poor / improper installation. This is an outside faucet. Best to bleed the line for the winter and have a shut off valve. I have seen copper pipe break due to outside lines getting frozen. frozen. Can't call it the product. Bad Installation.

Looks like one of the staggered ends in the looped section is too short causing the failed join to be not fully seated. A connection like that definitely needs depth marks on assembly.

THAT IS THE STUPIDIEST PLACE TO INSTALL AN OUTSIDE Wall HYDRANT

I see a completely bad design in that plumbing assembly. sharkbite and other "quick connect" fittings are ok for some ideal situations, but in this case there is a serious misalignment problem in the "legs" of this U configuration. with a short run such as this, if there is a misalignment it causes a cocking in the quick connection which will leak. The reason for the misalignment ids the soldered elbow at the corner of the U. no doubt this joint was soldered first and then the 2 sharkbites were slid together. This would cause stress or side load and the weakest link is in the liners of the quick connects. I would have had all sweated joints if such a tight U was necessary.

An obvious design flaw in the building itself. The outside water bib froze and caused the damage. the wall is the divider between an unheated garage and the house, there should not be any plumbing in that wall. I do agree, shark bites should not be in sealed walls, they should only be used where they can be inspected; though I doubt this guy would have checked on it.

Pipe freezing no doubt about it. Even Sharkbites don't work with frozen pipes or ones that have been frozen and thawed. Freezing will distort the OD of the copper pipes and make repairing them practically impossible. Don't blame the Sharkbite - blame the "plumber".

Yeah, a freeze... Sharkbite will work if that area had adequate insulation.

The " plumber " who did this must been someone who didn't know how to repair plumbing. Why would he put a U style piping like this. If you look at it there is multiple problems. First the pipe is to an outside faucet that is in a cold climate. Second the pipe has obvious previous corrosion from previous leaks 3 It appears that the shark bite has only suffered a failure due to the water line freezing. To properly repair this water issue. I would have broke open the wall and either moved the outside faucet or only put one elbow in the run. I would have switched it from copper pipe to pex pipping. This repair looks to be more a home owner DIY project and didn't know what they were doing.

Push fit fittings can be used in underground applications and as manufactured joints without access panels. To be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the National Plumbing Code of Canada.

Yeah I can what’s wrong from video. Install error

You can Thank the aholes in the water utilities for using chloramine. That stuff will eat through all pipes copper and the epdm o-rings of all sharkbite or equivalent push fittings. Stick with soldering copper as that is still longer lasting.

Sharkbite fittings are very handy for temp/quick fixes only and should NEVER be left in an enclosed space because they only have an o-ring to contain the water, which MUST leak over time.

NEVER use sharbites where they may freeze!!!!!!!!! Also, the copper has to be cleaned but not sanded or scored and pushed in minimum of one inch into the fitting. Plumber did a lousy job

So, what’s the solution?

Gators suck Sharkbite knock offs if it’s a gator you may want to change your title

What an amazing aerial view! This video makes me feel as if I were flying over there! Thanks for sharing your good work!

wow ive never had one fail i just installed some this week

Just had 2x Three-way SB push on fittings burst when my heat was shut off for a week (up here in Canada). I still have faith in them, just can't let dem shitz freeze....EVER.

I would NEVER use a Sharkbite in an enclosed area. That's just planned stupid and why didn't they sweat the pipe? That's just being lazy!

You can tell it was not properly installed as the copper was not cleaned (sanded), and probably not deburred, prior to installation.

A REAL plumber does not use "SHARK BITES" EVER.

You did it wrong

Copper Wellding pipe is same problem. Depends on who did it. Not a sharkbite problem.

You hired a plumber to snap a Sharkbite into place???

Fitting is not all the way in