SharkBite U248LF Lead-Free Push-Fit Elbow Fitting

SharkBite U248LF Lead-Free Push-Fit Elbow Fitting

The SharkBite U248LF is a lead-free push-fit elbow fitting built for fast, tool-free rough-in plumbing connections, available in trade sizes from 1/2 In through 1 In. SharkBite's push-fit connection system lets a plumber join copper, CPVC, or PEX pipe in any combination without soldering, clamps, unions, or glue — simply insert the pipe and the internal stainless steel teeth bite down and grip tight while a specially formulated O-ring compresses to create a seal. Every size in the U248LF family is certified to 200 PSI and 200 degrees F (93 degrees C), making it suitable for demanding behind-the-wall supply-line applications. Fittings ship 6 ea per package for contractors stocking rough-in supply runs across multiple size requirements.

Key Features

• Trade Size Range: Offered in 1/2 In, 3/4 In, and 1 In sizes to cover common residential and light commercial supply-line diameters.
• Instant Push-Fit Connection: Insert the pipe and the fitting makes the connection instantly — no soldering, clamps, unions, or glue required, speeding up rough-in installation across all sizes.
• Multi-Material Compatibility: Fits copper tubing as well as CTS CPVC and PEX, and connects all three pipe types in any combination on the same fitting, regardless of size selected.
• Pressure and Temperature Rated: Every size in the family is certified to 200 PSI and 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) for reliable performance on potable water supply lines.
• Lead-Free Construction: Manufactured as a lead-free fitting for potable water applications, meeting the standard across the full size range.
• Reusable Design: Disassembles quickly with a simple disconnect tool, so the elbow can be removed, changed, and reused rather than cut out and discarded.
• Rotatable After Assembly: The elbow can be rotated after the connection is made, giving installers flexibility when working in tight framing bays or cramped mechanical spaces.
• Contractor Packaging: Supplied 6 ea per package per size for stocking multiple rough-in connections on a job.

Technical Specifications

• Trade Size Range: 1/2 In, 3/4 In, 1 In
• Pressure Rating: 200 PSI
• Temperature Rating: 200 degrees F (93 degrees C)
• Packaging: 6 ea
• Spec Sheet: Refer to manufacturer spec sheet for complete dimensional and performance data.

Typical Applications

• Residential and Commercial Rough-In Plumbing
• Potable Water Supply Line Connections
• Copper-to-PEX or Copper-to-CPVC Transitions
• Renovation and Repair Work Requiring Fast Reconnections
• Tight-Space Installations Behind Walls or Under Floors
• Mixed-Diameter Supply Runs Requiring Multiple Elbow Sizes

Why SharkBite?

SharkBite fittings are engineered with stainless steel gripping teeth and a specially formulated O-ring to deliver a dependable push-fit seal without soldering, clamps, or glue. Across the full 1/2 In to 1 In U248LF size range, every elbow is certified to 200 PSI and 200 degrees F, built lead-free for potable water use, and designed to be disconnected and reused with a simple tool — giving plumbers a fast, code-conscious way to complete rough-in connections across copper, CPVC, and PEX pipe of any supported diameter.