Shower Breech

Sharkbite Shower Breech
AKA:- Yorkflex, Sharkbite shower breech

Suit 16mm Yorkflex Branded Pipes

Breeches mix water from cold and hot flows. They consist of 2 valve, an outlet and connections to water inlet.
Shower breeches come with an outlet that can be connected to the shower head.
They are NOT used in mixer installations.
These breeches are available in bottom entry (ie water inlet come in from underneath & right angles to the breech) and top entry (ie entry come from topside at 90 degrees).
They are measured by the distance between the valve bodies. Usually available in 150, 200 & 300mm.
They can accomodate jumper valve spindles and Ceramic disc spindles designed for wall installations.

Highlights of the sharkbite system:-
Dependable
Simple
Rotate fittings
Re-use fittings
System available with isolation and other Valves
Solid forged DZR Brass to Australian standards
No soldering, clamps, unions or glue required.
Working Pressure 1600 kPa at 20C or 800 kPa at 95C
Conversion connections avaiailable for various plastic systems and copper
Integral tube liner for PEX installations, so no loose components, ensures secure, reliable connection.
Design certified and agency listed.
Compact, robust DZR brass body. Foundation of a strong, corrosion resistant, durable fitting.
Design certified to AS/NZS2537 and AS/NZS 4020 product standards for use in potable water distribution.
Approved to be used underground and behind walls without access panels
Designed for hydronic heating as well as potable water distribution

The SharkBite Push-To-Connect plumbing system is a most dependable way to join copper and PEX pipe with no soldering, clamps, unions or glue.
When you insert the pipe, the stainless steel teeth on the fittings bite down and grip tight while the specially formulated O-ring compresses to create a perfect seal.
With the easy to use disconnect tool, disassembly of fittings and valves can be easily changed and reused.
The fittings can even be rotated after assembly for easier installation in tight spaces.
Push-To-Connect plumbing quick connect fittings use solid forged brass bodies for strength and performance.