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    easnh1 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 25, 2010, 07:31 AM
    Which side of the gatorbite fitting does the plastic insert go?
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    Sep 25, 2010, 10:44 AM

    It doesn't not matter - as long as the fitting is the same diameter as the O.D of the pipe. For instance: With one 1/2" SharkBite fitting you can use 1/2" copper, 1/2" CPVC and 1/2" flex tubing at either end.

    Edit: Sorry, misread the post. Thanks MGD77 and Tom for correct response..
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    Sep 25, 2010, 02:43 PM

    The plastic insert is only needed on plastic tubing such as pex or quest. No need for the plastic insert on copper or cpvc. The insert is used to keep the soft plastic pipes round in the fitting. Hope this helps. Also, if you are asking which way the insert goes, the flanged end goes into the sharkbite fitting, and the other end will go into the pipe.
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    Sep 25, 2010, 03:10 PM
    [wQUOTE=;][/QUOTE]Will this help? (see image)
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