Problem: When a CPVC elbow joint failed in an East Cleveland home in 2023, the residents had a hard time finding a plumber for the leak repair because of their budget and location. But when Matthew Budaji, owner of KJM Emergency HVAC Plumbing, got the call, he was happy to take on the task. After assessing the plumbing issue, Budaji found that the CPVC elbow failed because there wasn’t enough cement to hold it together, causing water to spray everywhere.
Solution: To fix the leak and meet the customer’s budget, he reached for SharkBite Max fittings and SharkBite PEX pipe. Since KJM Emergency HVAC Plumbing always has SharkBite fittings on their trucks, Budaji quickly fixed the issue. “We were in and out faster than the drive time to get there, testing included. The residents were more than thrilled at the end results,” Budaji says. To ensure there wouldn’t be a callback for the same section of piping, he used SharkBite Max couplings. Compared to the company’s first-generation fittings, they can withstand double the burst pressure and only take half the insertion effort to make a connection. He used the couplings to transition to PEX, which was flexible and easy to work with around obstacles and in tight spaces.
Result: Budaji had peace of mind that the SharkBite Max connection would hold up long-term for the customer. 877-700-4242; www.sharkbite.com
