SharkBite U009LF Push-Fit Reducer Coupling, 3/8" x 1/2", Lead-Free

SharkBite U009LF Push-Fit Reducer Coupling, 3/8" x 1/2", Lead-Free

The SharkBite U009LF is a 3/8" x 1/2" push-fit reducer coupling built for rough-in plumbers who need a fast, solder-free transition between pipe sizes. This fitting allows a connection from 1/2" pipe down to 3/8" pipe (3/8" is 1/2" OD) and works across copper, CPVC, and PEX tubing in any combination, with no soldering, clamps, unions, or glue required. Certified to 200 PSI and 200 degrees F, and meeting the mandatory 2014 U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act low-lead content requirement, the U009LF is suited for potable water supply and hydronic heating applications behind the wall or under the floor.

Key Features

• Trade Size: 3/8" (1/2" OD) x 1/2", reducing a 1/2" line down to 3/8" pipe for supply-side transitions.
• Push-Fit Connection: Simply insert the pipe — stainless steel teeth bite down and grip tight while a specially formulated O-ring compresses to create a seal, eliminating soldering, clamps, unions, or glue.
• Universal Pipe Compatibility: Fits copper, CPVC, and PEX tubing in any combination, making it a versatile fitting for mixed-material rough-in runs.
• Rated Performance: Certified to 200 PSI and 200 degrees F for demanding supply and hydronic heating applications.
• Low-Lead Compliant: Meets the mandatory 2014 U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act requirement for low lead content, supporting potable water use.
• Removable and Reusable: Disassembles quickly with a simple disconnect tool, so the fitting can be removed, reused, or relocated on a rough-in run.
• Rotatable After Assembly: Can be rotated after the connection is made, simplifying installation in tight wall or ceiling cavities.

Certifications & Compliance

• Meets the Mandatory 2014 U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act for Low Lead Content
• Certified to 200 PSI and 200 degrees F

Technical Specifications

• Size: 3/8" (1/2" OD) x 1/2"
• Connection: Push-Fit
• Pressure Rating: 200 PSI
• Temperature Rating: 200 degrees F
• Compatible Pipe Types: Copper, CPVC, PEX
• Packaging: 6 ea

Typical Applications

• Potable Water Supply Line Transitions
• Hydronic Heating System Connections
• Mixed Copper, CPVC, and PEX Pipe Runs
• Residential and Commercial Rough-In Plumbing
• Repair and Retrofit Work Behind Walls or Under Floors

Why SharkBite?

SharkBite push-fit fittings let plumbers make a reliable connection without soldering, clamps, unions, or glue, using stainless steel teeth and a compression O-ring to grip and seal the pipe. The U009LF is removable and reusable with the simple disconnect tool and can be rotated after assembly for easier fit in tight spaces, all while meeting low-lead content requirements and a 200 PSI / 200 degrees F rating for dependable rough-in performance.