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

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.