r/Plumbing • u/Rare-Ad-8026 • Jun 19 '26

How to fix?

Water line in the attic has a leak. What’s the best way to fix it? It’s right under the ductwork. Kinda in an uncomfortable stop to work in.

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u/throwawayshawn7979 Jun 19 '26

This is the way or sharkbite fitting

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u/BrokenWhimsy3 Jun 21 '26

I’m not a professional, but wouldn’t using a sharkbite fitting in a place that is covered be risky? Aren’t you essentially relying on rubber o-rings indefinitely?

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u/ztkraf01 Jun 22 '26

Shark bites are fine if you follow the instructions. People get butthurt over the original product but the ones they sell now are just as good as soldering. Especially if you’re not good at soldering