Sharkbite 22186-0000LF 3/4 Inch Fnpt Lead Free Ball Valve

Product Description

The SHARKBITE 22186-0000LF is a 3/4 inch FNPT lead-free ball valve designed for push-fit installation in residential and commercial water distribution systems. Constructed from DZR brass, it is rated to 200 PSI and 200 degrees F, making it suitable for demanding potable and hydronic water service. The push-fit connection works with copper tubing CTS, CPVC, and PEX pipe, and an integral tube liner is included to maintain a secure seal on PEX and CPVC. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this valve where a fast, reliable shutoff is needed without soldering or threading pipe ends.

This valve is used in residential and light commercial plumbing systems where copper, CPVC, or PEX distribution lines require a code-compliant shutoff point. It is certified for use on potable water and hydronic water distribution systems. The 22186-0000LF is also certified for underground applications as a manufactured joint, eliminating the need for access panels in buried installations. This makes it a practical choice for in-slab or direct-bury service lines where future access is limited.

Key Features

• Lead-free DZR brass construction meets drinking water material requirements
• Push-fit ends connect to copper CTS, CPVC, and PEX without soldering or threading
• Integral tube liner included for use with PEX and CPVC tubing
• Rated to 200 PSI and 200 degrees F for broad system compatibility
• Certified for underground applications as a manufactured joint without access panels
• Design certified to ASSE 1061 and NSF 61 standards; meets UPC, IPC, and CUPC requirements

Compatibility

Designed for use with 3/4 inch copper tubing CTS, CPVC, and PEX pipe. Listed and certified for potable water and hydronic water distribution systems. Meets UPC, IPC, and CUPC requirements.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a licensed plumber. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before installing or removing the valve. Push-fit connections require that pipe ends be cut square, deburred, and fully inserted to the depth mark. Verify local code requirements before burying the valve, and confirm pipe outside diameter matches the CTS specification for the fitting size.