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SharkBite UR34 Max Push-to-Connect Braided Stainless Steel Water Softener Connector

SharkBite UR34 Max Push-to-Connect Braided Stainless Steel Water Softener Connector

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Model: UR308

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SharkBite UR34 Max Push-to-Connect Braided Stainless Steel Water Softener Connector

The SharkBite UR34 Max is a flexible rough-in supply connector designed to join a water softener system to existing hot or cold water lines using a Push-to-Connect end and a braided stainless steel hose. This family is available in 1/2 In and 3/4 In Push-to-Connect trade sizes, letting plumbers and contractors match the connector to the pipe size already in place without soldering, clamps, unions, glue, or special tools. A newly designed stainless steel collet retainer delivers added strength and durability across the line, and every size in the family carries a 200 psi pressure rating with the re-engineered SharkBite Max body that allows pipe to be inserted with less force than earlier designs. Whether working behind a wall or under a fixture on a tight timeline, the UR34 Max speeds up water softener installs while maintaining a secure, watertight joint.

Key Features

  • Trade Size Range: Available in 1/2 In and 3/4 In Push-to-Connect sizes for direct connection to a water softener system.
  • Durable Construction: Braided stainless steel hose construction with a stainless steel collet retainer for added strength and durability across every size.
  • Push-to-Connect Design: SharkBite Max connectors do not require a PEX tube liner and install using less force than prior designs, with no soldering, clamps, unions, glue, or special tools required.
  • Watertight Seal: After inserting the pipe, stainless steel teeth bite down and grip the pipe tightly while a specially formulated O-ring compresses around the pipe to create a watertight seal.
  • Pressure Rating: Rated to 200 psi across the family.
  • Flexible Hose: The flexible stainless steel braided hose reduces the need for extra joints or fittings, allowing for faster installs.
  • Broad Pipe Compatibility: Compatible with PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT, or HDPE pipe.
  • Water Heater Approved: Approved for electric and gas water heaters with flue vent.

Technical Specifications

  • Trade Size Range: 1/2 In, 3/4 In Push-to-Connect
  • Material: Braided Stainless Steel
  • Pressure Rating: 200 psi
  • Pipe Compatibility: PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT, or HDPE

Typical Applications

  • Connecting a Water Softener System to Existing Hot or Cold Water Lines
  • Residential and Commercial Rough-In Plumbing
  • Electric and Gas Water Heater Installations with Flue Vent
  • Retrofits Where Soldering or Special Tools Are Not Practical
  • Wet or Dry Line Installations That Need Immediate Pressure Testing

Why SharkBite?

Across both the 1/2 In and 3/4 In sizes, the SharkBite UR34 Max connector combines a stainless steel collet retainer, a specially formulated O-ring, and a braided stainless steel hose to deliver a secure, watertight push-to-connect joint rated to 200 psi. Its broad compatibility with PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT, and HDPE pipe, along with tool-free installation on hot or cold lines, makes it a practical choice for plumbers looking to speed up water softener installs without soldering, clamps, or unions, regardless of which trade size the job calls for.

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Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

list_batch:
SHK-20260923
Product Type:
Water Softener Connector
Connection Type:
Push-to-Connect
Department:
Plumbing
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Material:
Braided Stainless Steel
Product Group:
Rough-In and Supports

SharkBite UR308 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the SharkBite UR34 Max water softener connector work on copper pipe, or only PEX?
The UR34 Max push-to-connect end works on PEX, copper, CPVC, PE-RT, and HDPE pipe. No PEX tube liner is needed with the Max body, so the same connector goes onto a copper stub-out or a PEX line without any change in parts. No soldering, clamps, unions, glue, or special tools.
2) What sizes does the SharkBite UR34 Max softener connector come in, and which one do I need?
Two push-to-connect trade sizes: 1/2 inch (UR308) and 3/4 inch (UR3086FX24). Match the size to the existing supply line feeding the softener. Most residential softener rough-ins run 3/4 inch; 1/2 inch is for smaller branch lines.
3) Can I use a braided push-to-connect softener connector on a hot water line?
Yes. The UR34 Max is rated for hot or cold water lines, and it's approved for electric and gas water heaters with flue vent, so it isn't limited to cold softener feeds.
4) What is the pressure rating on the SharkBite UR34 Max connector?
Rated to 200 psi in both the 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch sizes. That covers normal residential and commercial supply pressure with margin, and the joint can be pressure tested right after the pipe is pushed in, on wet or dry lines.
5) Do I still need unions or extra fittings to tie a water softener into the supply lines?
The braided stainless hose flexes, so it absorbs the offset between the softener ports and the existing lines without adding elbows or unions. One connector per port handles the tie-in; the push end goes straight onto the existing pipe. That's the main reason it goes in faster than a hard-piped rough-in.
6) How does a push-to-connect softener connector actually seal without a tool?
When the pipe is pushed in, stainless steel teeth bite into the pipe wall and hold it, while a formulated O-ring compresses around the outside of the pipe to make the watertight seal. A stainless steel collet retainer backs up the grip. The Max body takes less insertion force than earlier SharkBite designs.
7) Is a braided stainless connector a better choice than hard copper for a softener that may be replaced later?
For equipment you expect to swap, the braided stainless hose with a push-to-connect end is the easier call: no torch work at the wall, and the flex hose takes up alignment differences between units. Hard copper locks the geometry to one unit's port spacing. The UR34 Max body also accepts copper, CPVC, PEX, PE-RT, or HDPE, so the existing stub-out doesn't have to be changed when the softener is.
8) What is the UR34 Max connector made of?
Braided stainless steel hose, with a stainless steel collet retainer in the push-to-connect end. That construction is what lets it be used on hot lines and at water heaters rather than only on cold feeds.
How fast can I get the SharkBite UR308 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the SharkBite UR308 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The SharkBite UR308 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the SharkBite UR308?
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