CASH ACME SHARKBITE UR3068FX18BV FLEXIBLE BALL VALVE WITH FIP CONNECTION

Engineered for fast, dependable water heater installations, the CASH ACME SHARKBITE UR3068FX18BV flexible connector combines a high‑performance SharkBite Max push‑to‑connect ball valve with a corrosion‑resistant stainless‑steel braided hose. This assembly is designed to simplify alignment challenges, reduce installation time, and provide a built‑in shutoff for convenient servicing. Built from lead‑free materials and optimized for potable water systems, it delivers professional‑grade performance in residential and light commercial applications.

DETAILS

• Manufacturer: Cash Acme SharkBite
• Model Number: UR3068FX18BV
• Product Type: Flexible water heater connector with integrated ball valve
• Valve Type: Full port ball valve
• Inlet Connection: 1/2 in push‑to‑connect
• Outlet Connection: 3/4 in FIP
• Hose Length: 18 in
• Hose Construction: Stainless steel braided hose
• Valve Body Material: DZR brass with stainless steel components
• Fitting Material: DZR brass with stainless steel retainer
• Finish: Natural brass and stainless steel
• Handle Color: Red
• Series: SharkBite Max
• Lead Free Status: Lead free
• Working Pressure: 200 psi
• Maximum Temperature: 140 deg F
• Compatible Pipe Types: PEX, CPVC, PE RT, HDPE, copper
• Application Type: Potable water heater supply connection
• Package Type: Bulk
• Package Contents: Flexible connector with integrated ball valve
• Number Of Items Included: 1 ea
• Country Of Origin: United States
• Warnings: California Proposition 65 warning

KEY FEATURES

• Size: 1/2 in inlet x 3/4 in outlet x 18 in hose
• Materials: DZR brass valve body with stainless steel braided hose
• Series: SharkBite Max
• Color: Red handle with natural brass and stainless finish
• Installation Method: Push‑to‑connect inlet allows tool‑free installation on wet or dry lines
• Flow Control: Full port ball valve provides immediate shutoff at the water heater
• Flexibility: Braided hose design reduces need for additional fittings and offsets misalignment
• Serviceability: Valve and connector are rotatable after installation and removable with a disconnect tool
• Chemical Compliance: Lead free construction suitable for potable water systems
• Active Chemical Ingredients: None

APPLICATIONS

• Connecting residential or light commercial water heaters
• Installations where piping alignment is offset or restrictive
• Water heater supply lines requiring an integrated shutoff valve
• Retrofit and replacement water heater projects
• Potable hot and cold-water distribution systems