Michael Cognata
07-21-2019, 11:57 AM
YES! Sharbite connectors into a copper line system needs a ground strapping...The connection is broken by the Sharkbite system and in fact the Sharkbite manual states this grounding as a requirement. Located on page 4 of their installation instructions in pdf format on their website. it states:
"SHARKBITE GROUNDING ON COPPER PIPE When connecting a SharkBite Universal fitting to a copper piping system, install a copper jumper cable to ensure proper grounding. SharkBite Universal fittings are not an electrically continuous fitting."
"SHARKBITE GROUNDING ON COPPER PIPE When connecting a SharkBite Universal fitting to a copper piping system, install a copper jumper cable to ensure proper grounding. SharkBite Universal fittings are not an electrically continuous fitting."