ProPress vs. SharkBite Pressure Test: Which No-Solder Fitting is Better?

Copper press (ProPress) and push (SharkBite style) fittings are both solder-free alternatives for joining copper pipe, drastically simplifying installation. They are both controversial for relying O-rings to make a seal, yet they're both code approved. Let's put both fitting systems to the test to see which can handle more water pressure! Do you prefer the ease-of-use of Sharkbite fittings or the strength of a pressed connection? Or maybe you're old-school and prefer to solder? Leave a comment below!

ProPress vs SharkBite vs Solder - Which Copper Connection is ACTUALLY The STRONGEST?
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ProPress vs SharkBite vs Solder - Which Copper Connection is ACTUALLY The STRONGEST?

HVAC Silver Soldering vs Brazing vs Brazing While Flowing Nitrogen!
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HVAC Silver Soldering vs Brazing vs Brazing While Flowing Nitrogen!

10 FATAL MISTAKES People Make With SharkBite Fittings
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10 FATAL MISTAKES People Make With SharkBite Fittings

SharkBite vs Solder - Which Is ACTUALLY Stronger! (Pressure Test!)
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SharkBite vs Solder - Which Is ACTUALLY Stronger! (Pressure Test!)

The Ultimate Epoxy Competition--Which Epoxy is the Best?
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The Ultimate Epoxy Competition--Which Epoxy is the Best?

Compression Fittings, 5 Ways To Put Them Together So You Don't Get a Leak,   Detailed Explanations
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Compression Fittings, 5 Ways To Put Them Together So You Don't Get a Leak, Detailed Explanations

ProPress vs Push Fittings | Pressure Test
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ProPress vs Push Fittings | Pressure Test

Is JB Weld even close to the strength of even a small actual weld....
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Is JB Weld even close to the strength of even a small actual weld....

Do O-Rings Really Leak Over Time? Testing PROPRESS
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Do O-Rings Really Leak Over Time? Testing PROPRESS

The Pros and Cons of SharkBite Fittings — Straight from a Master Plumber
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The Pros and Cons of SharkBite Fittings — Straight from a Master Plumber

8 FATAL MISTAKES Beginners Make When Soldering Copper Pipe
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8 FATAL MISTAKES Beginners Make When Soldering Copper Pipe

SharkBite vs ProPress vs Solder - I Tested ALL 3 to DESTRUCTION (The Results Will SURPRISE You!)
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SharkBite vs ProPress vs Solder - I Tested ALL 3 to DESTRUCTION (The Results Will SURPRISE You!)

$100 vs $1000 Press Tool
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$100 vs $1000 Press Tool

SharkBite Fittings - The BRUTAL Truth After 5 Years Of Testing!
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SharkBite Fittings - The BRUTAL Truth After 5 Years Of Testing!

How to Solder a VERTICAL Copper Pipe Without It Dripping - The PRO SECRET Nobody Teaches!
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How to Solder a VERTICAL Copper Pipe Without It Dripping - The PRO SECRET Nobody Teaches!

Pressure Washer Fittings and Adapters Explained: Quick Disconnects, Thread Sizes, Plugs, Couplers
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Pressure Washer Fittings and Adapters Explained: Quick Disconnects, Thread Sizes, Plugs, Couplers

Can we blow off these PEX fittings? Sharkbite vs Viega vs Uponor | Best of The Build Show
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Can we blow off these PEX fittings? Sharkbite vs Viega vs Uponor | Best of The Build Show

Move Over Sharkbites...Solder-Free Plumbing just got Easier with Compression Valves
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Move Over Sharkbites...Solder-Free Plumbing just got Easier with Compression Valves

How To Make an R410A Flare for a Mini Split AC Unit Installation
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How To Make an R410A Flare for a Mini Split AC Unit Installation

How To CORRECTLY Solder a 2" Copper Joint (Step By Step) | GOT2LEARN
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How To CORRECTLY Solder a 2" Copper Joint (Step By Step) | GOT2LEARN