--- product_id: 643894497 title: "SharkBite 1/2 Inch Expansion Ball Valve for PEX-A Pipe, Brass Plumbing Fittings for PEX A Tubing, UAB22461LFA" brand: "sharkbite" price: "R488" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Shark Bite" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/643894497-sharkbite-1-2-inch-expansion-ball-valve-for-pex-pipe store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 200 PSI max pressure 1/2 inch precision fit Lead-free DZR brass durability SharkBite 1/2 Inch Expansion Ball Valve for PEX-A Pipe, Brass Plumbing Fittings for PEX A Tubing, UAB22461LFA **Brand:** sharkbite **Price:** R488 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚿 Upgrade your plumbing game with SharkBite: where pro-grade meets DIY ease! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SharkBite 1/2 Inch Expansion Ball Valve for PEX-A Pipe, Brass Plumbing Fittings for PEX A Tubing, UAB22461LFA by sharkbite - **How much does it cost?** R488 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/643894497-sharkbite-1-2-inch-expansion-ball-valve-for-pex-pipe) ## Best For - sharkbite enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sharkbite brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Withstand:** Handles up to 200 PSI and temperature fluctuations, perfect for radiant heating and buried applications. - • **Durability Meets Safety:** Constructed from lead-free DZR brass, certified to ASTM F-1960 & F-877 standards for long-lasting reliability. - • **Effortless Flow Control:** Smooth ball valve operation for precise water shutoff and flow management. - • **Quick, No-Mess Installation:** No soldering or adhesives needed—just expansion tool and ring for a fast, professional-grade fit. - • **PEX-A Exclusive Compatibility:** Engineered specifically for PEX-A pipes ensuring leak-proof, secure connections every time. ## Overview The SharkBite 1/2 Inch Expansion Ball Valve is a premium brass fitting designed exclusively for PEX-A piping systems. It offers a secure, leak-proof connection with easy installation using expansion tools—no solder or adhesives required. Certified to ASTM standards, it withstands up to 200 PSI and temperature variations, making it ideal for domestic water lines, radiant heating, and burial applications. Durable, lead-free, and engineered for smooth flow control, this valve is the go-to choice for professionals and savvy DIYers aiming for reliable, long-lasting plumbing solutions. ## Description SharkBite expansion fittings are designed to work seamlessly with PEX-A hoses and PEX-A expansion rings, ensuring a secure and leak-free connection and providing optimal flow control for your water supply. Cross-linked polyethylene piping is more unyielding to burst pressure, reliable in freezing temperatures, and requires fewer joints due to its superior flexibility. Expansion fittings, especially those used with PEX pipes, are designed to have a smooth interior surface. This design minimizes turbulence and friction to allow full water flow. PEX-A plumbing systems are suitable for pro plumbers and DIY enthusiasts undertaking home improvement projects. SharkBite expansion sleeves fit snugly over the PEX pipe, providing a strong and durable seal that withstands high water pressure and temperature fluctuations ensuring a secure and leak-proof connection for your PEX pipes. SharkBite Expansion manifolds are compatible with all PEX-A tubing from any manufacturer. Expansion fittings are quick and easy to install. Cut pipe to proper length and slide the expansion ring over the PEX-A hose. Use a manual pex expansion tool, or a cordless pex expansion tool to insert and hold fitting in place until the expansion ring and tube contracts tightly. The Interior cross-hatch stops the ring from sliding off the pipe to ensure proper and quick installation; No solder or bonding agents required making your plumbing work quicker, reliable and more efficient. Review: Doesn’t fit - It’s not 1/2 . Don’t buy! Review: Quick and simple installation. Top quality product. - I installed this valve on the cottage water supply line and tucked it under the floor joist at the exterior wall where it's protected from the weather, close to the plumbing manifold, yet easily accessible. As with every Sharkbite product I've used it was a quick and simple connection that didn't require adhesives or soldering. The valve itself opens and closes smoothly, doesn't leak, and is well worth the higher cost considering the quality and ease of installation, which is an important factor now that I'm in my 70s. I highly recommend this valve. ## Features - SHARKBITE EXPANSION BALL VALVE: Expansion ball valves are perfect for helping to control water flow and enabling water supply shut off for servicing and making repairs. PEX-A systems can handle higher pressure and temperature variations; Requires PEX expansion tool and expansion rings to make connection - COMPATIBILITY: Expansion ball valve is compatible with PEX-A pipes only; suitable for domestic hot and cold water service lines, burial applications including concrete, and radiant heating systems. NOT Compatible with Stainless Steel Clamp & Copper Crimp Ring Systems - DURABLE: PEX-A expansion fittings are made from lead-free DZR brass for long-lasting reliability; feature an elastic memory that provides flexibility and protects against kinking and corrosion; expansion fittings form connections that grow stronger over time - EASY TO INSTALL: Expansion Fittings allow for quick and easy installation with expansion ring and PEX tubing. Use expansion tool to insert and hold fitting in place until the expansion ring and tube contracts tightly to ensure proper and quick installation; No solder or bonding agents required - CERTIFIED: This ball valve meets ASTM F-1960 and ASTM F-877 standards for product safety. Expansion manifolds are compatible with all PEX-A tubing of the same size from any manufacturer ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CJDPLHYS | | Best Sellers Rank | #159,511 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1,318 in Industrial Pipe Fittings | | Brand | SharkBite | | Brand Name | SharkBite | | Connector Type | PEX | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 67 Reviews | | Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel | | Exterior finish | Stainless Steel | | Included Components | 1/2 Inch Expansion Ball Valve for PEX-A Pipe | | Inlet Connection Type | Cross Linked Polyethylene | | Inlet connection type | Cross Linked Polyethylene | | Item Dimensions | 13.5 x 4.9 x 2.4 centimeters | | Item Type Name | Expansion Ball Valve | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 13.5 x 4.9 x 2.4 centimeters | | Manufacturer | Reliance Worldwide Corporation | | Manufacturer Part Number | UAB22461LFA | | Material | Brass | | Material Type | Brass | | Maximum Pressure | 200 Pound per Square Inch | | Model Number | UAB22461LFA | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Number of Ports | 2 | | Outlet Connection Size | 0.5 Millimeters | | Outlet Connection Type | PEX | | Outlet connection type | PEX | | Size | 1/2 in. | | Specification Met | ASTM F-1960, ASTM F-877 | | Thread Size | 1/2 inch | | Thread Type | PEX | | UPC | 697285060890 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Valve Type | Ball Valve | ## Product Details - **Material:** Brass - **Brand:** SharkBite - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 13.5 x 4.9 x 2.4 centimeters - **Exterior finish:** Stainless Steel - **Inlet connection type:** Cross Linked Polyethylene ## Images ![SharkBite 1/2 Inch Expansion Ball Valve for PEX-A Pipe, Brass Plumbing Fittings for PEX A Tubing, UAB22461LFA - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iF81cooCL.jpg) ![SharkBite 1/2 Inch Expansion Ball Valve for PEX-A Pipe, Brass Plumbing Fittings for PEX A Tubing, UAB22461LFA - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716wo17zd-L.jpg) ![SharkBite 1/2 Inch Expansion Ball Valve for PEX-A Pipe, Brass Plumbing Fittings for PEX A Tubing, UAB22461LFA - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NOEZiRdoL.jpg) ![SharkBite 1/2 Inch Expansion Ball Valve for PEX-A Pipe, Brass Plumbing Fittings for PEX A Tubing, UAB22461LFA - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81O-WqcaXjL.jpg) ![SharkBite 1/2 Inch Expansion Ball Valve for PEX-A Pipe, Brass Plumbing Fittings for PEX A Tubing, UAB22461LFA - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-epr9127L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Doesn’t fit *by D***O on 4 April 2025* It’s not 1/2 . Don’t buy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick and simple installation. Top quality product. *by E***D on 15 June 2026* I installed this valve on the cottage water supply line and tucked it under the floor joist at the exterior wall where it's protected from the weather, close to the plumbing manifold, yet easily accessible. As with every Sharkbite product I've used it was a quick and simple connection that didn't require adhesives or soldering. The valve itself opens and closes smoothly, doesn't leak, and is well worth the higher cost considering the quality and ease of installation, which is an important factor now that I'm in my 70s. I highly recommend this valve. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great valve high quality *by A***R on 14 March 2026* Using this with Pex A make installation simple and clean ## Frequently Bought Together - SharkBite 1/2 Inch Expansion Ball Valve for PEX-A Pipe, Brass Plumbing Fittings for PEX A Tubing, UAB22461LFA - SharkBite 1/2 Inch x 100 Feet Blue PEX-A, PEX Pipe Flexible Water Tubing for Plumbing, UA60B100 - SharkBite 1/2 x 1/2 Inch Expansion MNPT Adapter for PEX-A Pipe, Brass Plumbing Fittings, Male NPT Adapter for PEX-A Tubing, UAB120LFA --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/643894497-sharkbite-1-2-inch-expansion-ball-valve-for-pex-pipe](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/643894497-sharkbite-1-2-inch-expansion-ball-valve-for-pex-pipe) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*