On our boiler we are trying to change the copper pipes. Can we use gator bites elbow connectors where we connect the copper together? With the boiler heater water getting really hot, Will the gator bites work? Or can we use something else to connect these pipes without soldering? Please help. Thank You princess1954

I think you are talking about "SharkBite" fittings. If so, than they are approved in So.California for use for hot and cold water installations.

They also sell these fittings in plastic. For your installation - I would stay away from plastic. Use all-brass fittings.

on our boiler we are trying to change the copper pipes. can we use gator bites elbow connectors where we connect the copper together? with the boiler heater water getting really hot, Will the gator bites work? Or can we use something else to connect these pipes without soldering? please help. thank You princess1954
Milo's correct. They are called "Sharkbite" and are solderless connections. (See image). Good luck, Tom

"Shark Bites" are sold at Home Depot - made of brass.
Lowe’s sells "gator bite" which is a similar product made by different manufacturer.
Lowe's also sells similar product made my “Watts Regulator".

The problem with using “Shark Bites” for a boiler is that they restrict the water flow, the inside diameter of a ½ inch Shark Bite connector is much smaller than that of the inside diameter of a ½” pipe.

I think that the Watts Regulator brand from Lowe’s is the only one that does not restrict the flow – it is a much bigger connector (or maybe it is the Gator Bite).
You really do not want to use anything that reduces the flow of water especially if it is for a closed loop heating system.

Both Shark Bite and the Watts regulator brand are rated for 180 degrees so they will work fine around a boiler.

By the way I am just a homeowner, I just happen to be looking into using these types of connectors too, and thought I would share what I found out so far.

Just so every one knows Princess is right they are gator bites there are also shark bites and pirrahna bites.

Thank you ChedricJordan... we all appreciate your confirmation !