Sharkbite UA55W10 Type-a Pex Pipe

Product Description

The SHARKBITE UA55W10 is a Type-A PEX pipe designed for residential and light commercial potable water distribution systems. Type-A PEX is manufactured using the Engel (peroxide) method, which produces the most flexible and shape-memory-retentive tubing in the PEX category. This characteristic allows kinked sections to be repaired with a heat gun rather than replaced. The UA55W10 is sold as a single unit and is suited for use with compatible expansion-style fittings. Plumbers and mechanical contractors install this pipe in hot and cold supply lines, radiant heating loops, and hydronic distribution runs.

Type-A PEX pipe from SHARKBITE fits into new construction and retrofit plumbing projects where flexibility and resistance to freeze damage are priorities. The pipe is well suited for installation in tight spaces, behind walls, under slabs, and in crawlspace applications. Its flexibility reduces the number of fittings required in a run, which lowers both material cost and the number of potential leak points. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters are the primary trade installers for this product in residential and light commercial settings.

Key Features

• Type-A PEX construction provides maximum flexibility and shape memory among PEX types
• Suitable for hot and cold potable water supply lines
• Compatible with expansion-style PEX fittings
• Flexible profile reduces fittings needed per run and minimizes potential leak points
• Sold as a single unit for precise quantity ordering

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and new-installation option for Type-A PEX plumbing systems using expansion-style fittings in residential and light commercial water distribution applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with local plumbing codes and the International Plumbing Code (IPC). Shut off the water supply and depressurize the system before cutting or connecting pipe. Use only expansion tools and fittings rated for Type-A PEX to ensure a proper, leak-free connection. Do not exceed the temperature and pressure ratings specified on the pipe markings.