If you are trying to install a screw-on tub spout, it might not tighten up, because the SharkBite adapter will spin. You would need to use a wrench to tighten the SharkBite side, and that would be hard to do inside the spout.

Some spout basics:

Diverter vs tub only

  • Diverter spout models have a pull up knob that blocks the water flow, causing it to reverse and come out the shower head.
  • Tub only are just simple spouts, filling the tub.

Spout connection types There are three main types of how a spout connects to the pipe

  • 1 Front threaded. The pipe traverses the length of the spout internally, ending in a threaded fitting (usually 1/2" IPS). A front threaded spout usually does not integrate a diverter.

  • 2 Rear threaded. The pipe connection is made at the rear of the spout. These spouts can be either diverters or tub only.

  • 3 Slip on. These spouts will work with just a clean, open copper pipe, as it has a set screw adapter to clamp the pipe.

Soldering to the nipple with the PEX attached is not optimum, but can be managed if you have room to tightly wrap a water saturated cotton rag around the copper and extended over the PEX portion. The water won't allow the PEX connection to go above 212 until it dries out. You will need several inches of bare copper pipe on the end to solder to. (Just TRY to a solder a pipe with any water in it.) Practice your soldering ahead of time and you will become confident of solid, leak free joints.

This thread has some good advice on soldering

This page describes tub spouts.

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Tub Spout, Plumber used Sharkbite and Pex
What you can do is pull that shit out and redo it in copper. Tub spouts aren’t supposed to be pex. Someone was lazy. Assuming you have access to the valve from the wall behind that is. If you don’t I apologize for my asshole answer. You’re not gonna have fun correcting this. More on reddit.com
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plumbing - Can I use SharkBite connectors on a copper stub out? - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
You would need to use a wrench to tighten the SharkBite side, and that would be hard to do inside the spout. ... Diverter spout models have a pull up knob that blocks the water flow, causing it to reverse and come out the shower head. Tub only are just simple spouts, filling the tub. More on diy.stackexchange.com
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Can I use sharkbites to replace a shower valve? - DoItYourself.com Community Forums
I'm just going to cut the copper ... threaded Sharkbite adapters to copper on the valve, as both of those lines are copper. ... You can use CPVC though for such a small job I'd just use copper throughout instead. Your not using enough materials for the price to be a huge deal. I especially don't like a plastic female fitting over metal male as overtightening can cause the plastic female to crack. You MUST use rigid copper either threaded or sweated for the tub spout... More on doityourself.com
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What new spout did you get to avoid the sharkbite to moen connection? More on diy.stackexchange.com
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If you are trying to install a screw-on tub spout, it might not tighten up, because the SharkBite adapter will spin. You would need to use a wrench to tighten the SharkBite side, and that would be hard to do inside the spout.

Some spout basics:

Diverter vs tub only

  • Diverter spout models have a pull up knob that blocks the water flow, causing it to reverse and come out the shower head.
  • Tub only are just simple spouts, filling the tub.

Spout connection types There are three main types of how a spout connects to the pipe

  • 1 Front threaded. The pipe traverses the length of the spout internally, ending in a threaded fitting (usually 1/2" IPS). A front threaded spout usually does not integrate a diverter.

  • 2 Rear threaded. The pipe connection is made at the rear of the spout. These spouts can be either diverters or tub only.

  • 3 Slip on. These spouts will work with just a clean, open copper pipe, as it has a set screw adapter to clamp the pipe.

Soldering to the nipple with the PEX attached is not optimum, but can be managed if you have room to tightly wrap a water saturated cotton rag around the copper and extended over the PEX portion. The water won't allow the PEX connection to go above 212 until it dries out. You will need several inches of bare copper pipe on the end to solder to. (Just TRY to a solder a pipe with any water in it.) Practice your soldering ahead of time and you will become confident of solid, leak free joints.

This thread has some good advice on soldering

This page describes tub spouts.

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