Important missed steps: check rubber gasket in thread (may very well not need new pipe), use some (few) teflon tape, use a wescot instead of pipe crimp to turn the nuts.
Mine had a pinhole leak in it. It was in the basement. I found it after a month. It had leaked some 45,000 gallons of water. . . . Thanks for this video. The thing I suggest adding is how to “bend” the flex metal piping so it isn’t crimped or damaged. Thank you.
So those aren't flare fittings at the ends of that flex line..? I was pretty surprised to just see the 1/2" npt. There's a gasket or something in there? ALSO, shouldn't you be using 2 wrenches up at the top fitting...? (..Yes) Thanks for the video though
I'm gonna do this now, but asking for future DIYers: I havn''t seen much advice on videos about bending corregated pipe (specifically stainless steel sharkbite water heater connector. AI told me you can bend pipe up to "5x pipe diameter minimum bend radius." which sound like a radius of 3.75" to me, but when I asked AI, it said not to bend it more that 18.75" radius BUT... AI can not do math. Other than "be careful not to kink" youtube has not been helpful. guess I'll just be careful.
This guy missed some steps as described my many of the people commenting. How about discussing Dielectric Union or dissimilar metals? How the plumbing will corrode when 2 different metals come in contact with each other. I'm an electrician and not a plumber. We were taught this during my 4 year apprenticeship. He gave no rhyme or reason why he chose those hoses or the type of metal pipe being used.
some connections, such as stainless steel connections, have disclaimers on their labeling stating that No dielectric union is required. Not sure why though. Also, I just changed the connection on my water heater to a flexible type and needed pipe dope and teflon tape together to stop all leaking. Its important with this type of connection to make sure to not only make sure the gasket is in the connection but to also not over tighten the connection, which can crush the gasket causing it to fail.
John Q Citizen, the directions for my water heater I just installed said to use the tape even with a compressed seal. I will follow official directions over some randumb commenter on UA-cam any day.
Watched a few videos to be sure, just replaced a line. This was helpful. No one's perfect, so if he has a few details off, I still appreciate the effort. Got me started. I did use teflon tape.
Plumbers seem to enjoy destroying all hex fittings by taking the lazy "one tool" approach. It saves them time and produces a hack job for the customer. The next person that has to work on that fitting will not be able to use proper wrenches. To Adam Zeke: The Knipex plier wrenches are really amazing!
No tape or dope. The lines have gaskets in the fittings. Dope and tape have been proven to cause leakage when paired with a gasket. As for the tools you are correct. That's not a good job using crap tools.
Obviously that is safer. But if you're not draining the tank to any significant degree, you don't have to turn off the heat. You'll want to be careful about getting water on the contacts, whether it's powered or not.
No pipe thread or compound? The two things are a must in every plumbers bag.
Ray, you're the cats meow. Your instructions worked exceptionally well. Thanks
Mine was leaking a little after new installation. I put 20 coats of flex seal on it. Worked like a charm !!!!
This video tutorial was helpful. Thank you!
This was helpful. Thank you.
Thank You really good DIY, I must change my hot water leaking pipe heater and you have it simplify!
Does it have to be empty? Do i turn off the gas?
Important missed steps: check rubber gasket in thread (may very well not need new pipe), use some (few) teflon tape, use a wescot instead of pipe crimp to turn the nuts.
What is a wescot?
Or you could use the channel locks correct and never use the t@p line to bleed water rookie paid on commish
@briantw I think he's referring to an adjustable wrench
*just realized this post is 3 years old
No Teflon tape?
I'm gonna smoke some good weed and do it just like this guy.
Lmfao
Thank you for the video. great.
Helpful video, thanks
Mine has a pinhole in it and is spraying water. I was hoping I would be able to replace it myself. Thanks!
Mine had a pinhole leak in it. It was in the basement. I found it after a month. It had leaked some 45,000 gallons of water. . . . Thanks for this video. The thing I suggest adding is how to “bend” the flex metal piping so it isn’t crimped or damaged. Thank you.
What if I want to bypass the water heater? Can I just connect the supply line from pipe to pipe?
Can I use this flex copper pipe as part of the main water line leading to an apartment? Will the pipe do well exposed to the weather?
Replace the gasket, no need for a new line
EXACTLY!
How they connect the copper to the lines? What that fitting in middle?
I thought mixing metals causes fast corrosion...in this case to the stainless steel.
No pipe tape needed?
No pluming tape?
like how you're also doing this on a mobile home.
Watching you use those channel locks backwards is driving me nuts. Nice straight forward video though thank you
Thank you.
So those aren't flare fittings at the ends of that flex line..?
I was pretty surprised to just see the 1/2" npt.
There's a gasket or something in there?
ALSO, shouldn't you be using 2 wrenches up at the top fitting...? (..Yes)
Thanks for the video though
You dont have to turn off gas?
STAINLESS TO COPPER? WHAT ABOUT GALVANIC ACTION?
Thanks you
I'm gonna do this now, but asking for future DIYers: I havn''t seen much advice on videos about bending corregated pipe (specifically stainless steel sharkbite water heater connector. AI told me you can bend pipe up to "5x pipe diameter minimum bend radius." which sound like a radius of 3.75" to me, but when I asked AI, it said not to bend it more that 18.75" radius BUT... AI can not do math.
Other than "be careful not to kink" youtube has not been helpful.
guess I'll just be careful.
This guy missed some steps as described my many of the people commenting. How about discussing Dielectric Union or dissimilar metals? How the plumbing will corrode when 2 different metals come in contact with each other. I'm an electrician and not a plumber. We were taught this during my 4 year apprenticeship. He gave no rhyme or reason why he chose those hoses or the type of metal pipe being used.
ABSOLUTELY.
some connections, such as stainless steel connections, have disclaimers on their labeling stating that No dielectric union is required. Not sure why though. Also, I just changed the connection on my water heater to a flexible type and needed pipe dope and teflon tape together to stop all leaking. Its important with this type of connection to make sure to not only make sure the gasket is in the connection but to also not over tighten the connection, which can crush the gasket causing it to fail.
why no teflon tape?
So... don't turn off power?
No teflon tape on the threads?
Dennis Eichler: You don't need thread-seal tape with a compressed-washer seal. That's a "monkey-see, monkey-do" rookie move
John Q Citizen, the directions for my water heater I just installed said to use the tape even with a compressed seal. I will follow official directions over some randumb commenter on UA-cam any day.
Watched a few videos to be sure, just replaced a line. This was helpful. No one's perfect, so if he has a few details off, I still appreciate the effort. Got me started. I did use teflon tape.
I’m afraid of doing these things
Well you can plumb dumb but never plumb scared
Cringe-worthy using channy’s instead of a crescent on those. And no teflon or dope.
Knipex pliers wrench
Sorry wrong person lol
Plumbers seem to enjoy destroying all hex fittings by taking the lazy "one tool" approach. It saves them time and produces a hack job for the customer. The next person that has to work on that fitting will not be able to use proper wrenches. To Adam Zeke: The Knipex plier wrenches are really amazing!
No tape or dope. The lines have gaskets in the fittings. Dope and tape have been proven to cause leakage when paired with a gasket. As for the tools you are correct. That's not a good job using crap tools.
Can't use a adjustable wrench that's fits to untighten it & re tightening? Sorry for the noob question.
You dont have to cut off the gas/electric first?
Obviously that is safer. But if you're not draining the tank to any significant degree, you don't have to turn off the heat. You'll want to be careful about getting water on the contacts, whether it's powered or not.
Why didn't you use teflon tape to prevent the corrosion of pipe?
Asking for a friend....
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