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Mishikan · Newbie-Geek

So the response from Cash Acme (the company that makes Sharkbite products):
Hi Jeff:

There has been no testing to determine the compatibility of saltwater with Sharkbite Fittings. My general feeling is that the fitting would be fine for an undetermined amount of time, and then begin leaking.
Thanks,
John Brill
OEM Sales Manager
Technical Support Manager

And from another distributor:

Jeff,

I would not recommend using a Sharkbite fitting for a salt water aquarium only because the sharkbite fittings are certified for potable water or hydronic/radiant floor heating applications only. Although saltwater is kind of a form of potable water, within time the salt will eat away at the O-ring along with the brass body. As far as any tests, I am not 100% sure because we are only a distributor for sharkbite fittings. I would suggest contacting Cash Acme, the maker of Sharkbite at 877-700-4242. If you have any other questions feel free to contact me. Thank you and have a good day!

Thank you!

Karaley Knoll
Customer Service Representative

So looks like those will be going in the trash.

Thanks for all the help! Once I get my hands on a phosphate testing kit I am sure I will have a ton more questions.

LeviT · 2yr vet

Good to know, thanks for sharing.

rgrking · Spawning

Just let us know when you get things tested.

Good info on the sharkbite.

Mishikan · Newbie-Geek

Quote:

My general feeling is that the fitting would be fine for an undetermined amount of time

= about 3.5 seconds lol.

Mishikan · Newbie-Geek

Ok finally got a phosphate test kit today. It is testing a 2.0 ppm. From my understanding, you will basically never keep your phosphates at 0 correct? Other than doing a few 35% water changes...any suggestions?

Pat B · Geektacular

Test your fresh water before salt and make sure you have no phosphate. Good RODI will give you that.

Also when you siphon out the old water try to clean off the top of the sand.

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[41 (permalink)] Posted by Mishikan 01-12-2012, 07:43 AM	Newbie-Geek
So the response from Cash Acme (the company that makes Sharkbite products): Hi Jeff: There has been no testing to determine the compatibility of saltwater with Sharkbite Fittings. My general feeling is that the fitting would be fine for an undetermined amount of time, and then begin leaking. Thanks, John Brill OEM Sales Manager Technical Support Manager And from another distributor: Jeff, I would not recommend using a Sharkbite fitting for a salt water aquarium only because the sharkbite fittings are certified for potable water or hydronic/radiant floor heating applications only. Although saltwater is kind of a form of potable water, within time the salt will eat away at the O-ring along with the brass body. As far as any tests, I am not 100% sure because we are only a distributor for sharkbite fittings. I would suggest contacting Cash Acme, the maker of Sharkbite at 877-700-4242. If you have any other questions feel free to contact me. Thank you and have a good day! Thank you! Karaley Knoll Customer Service Representative So looks like those will be going in the trash. Thanks for all the help! Once I get my hands on a phosphate testing kit I am sure I will have a ton more questions.	Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 46 Gameroom cash: $20315 Rep Power: 3
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[42 (permalink)] Posted by LeviT 01-12-2012, 07:50 AM	2yr vet
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[45 (permalink)] Posted by Mishikan 01-28-2012, 07:54 PM	Newbie-Geek
Ok finally got a phosphate test kit today. It is testing a 2.0 ppm. From my understanding, you will basically never keep your phosphates at 0 correct? Other than doing a few 35% water changes...any suggestions?	Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 46 Gameroom cash: $20315 Rep Power: 3
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