After you turn the gas on use a mixture of dish soap and water in a spray bottle and spray the gas fittings to check for leaks (it will bubble if there is one)
Good installation. A couple of observations Flex gas line to adapter does not need tape and dope. It’s a compression fitting and seals on the cone rather than the threads. The risk of using dope is to go on the sealing surface and then you will have a leak. Personally I am always using new adapters to ensure no leakages. Also the drain pipe attached to the PRV does not need tape/ dope. It’s just a drain. Nothing to seal there. Thanks for sharing the installation video.
Flex gas line to adapter does not need tape and dope. It’s a compression fitting and seals on the cone rather than the threads. Agreed... Tape and dope not needed. Thanks for the succinct observation.
@@KentSchneeveis thanks, figured it out.. The part that threw me was the system needed to be burped afterwards which I guess is normal. Initially no water pressure. I had to open the faucets on 2nd story and flow/flush till the air was out. Then all was good.
Did you get a anode rod? I think the anode rod is suppose to go on the top where you installed the pressure relief valve and the relief value goes on the port that is located in the side of the tank.
This AO Smith unit comes standard with a protective anode rod and fused ceramic tank shield to provide superior tank protection and extend water heater life. Pressure relief valve was installed correctly. Thanks - Kent
Some water heaters have the option to mount the T&P valve on top or on the side. It seems like this water heater was one of those since you could see the plastic cosmetic cap that covers the optional side tank install tap. If you decide to relocate the T&P valve to the side tap pay attention to the probe length and how far it extends into the tank. If it's too long you risk repeated false trips if it's too close to the internal flue (if there is one).
I've watched several Videos about this But nothing about the Electrical Suppply I'm installing a New AO Smith Gas Tank now and it has nothing about the Electrical in the Instructions or even a PIG Tail to go the House Electric, And both Lowes and Home Depot don't have a Clue!!! HELP SOMEBODY!!
You are correct. I usually never use tape or dope on compression fittings (although it can be used). The previous water heater, the guy used tape and dope. I think that threw me off I guess. The compression does the sealing, not the thread. You are most definitely correct.
@@donaldalbershardt6854 The flare makes the seal, so tape and dope are not used. It weakens the ability to clamp the flare tightly. It is considered a big no-no.
@@realexperiences8748Okay Thanks I think I see your Logic, But Other Utubers use it on Flares too. Just Sayin Thanks, And I Figured out the Eléctrical part, From my Other Comment/Question
Because it's hard to swap with ridged copper pipe straight to the tank. That's why I installed the flex connectors. So in the future it will be a simple swap.
What's the height of those nipples from the top of the tank excluding those plastic collars? What about from the top of the tank to the bottom of the nipple threads? Trying to figure the corrugated pipe legnth before even buying the water heater. (I know the height from the floor to the top of the tank.) Thanks so much. Great video.
Thanks 🙏🏿 for showing from start to finish you rock 🪨💪🏻
Glad to be of some help
After you turn the gas on use a mixture of dish soap and water in a spray bottle and spray the gas fittings to check for leaks (it will bubble if there is one)
thank you
Good installation. A couple of observations
Flex gas line to adapter does not need tape and dope. It’s a compression fitting and seals on the cone rather than the threads. The risk of using dope is to go on the sealing surface and then you will have a leak. Personally I am always using new adapters to ensure no leakages.
Also the drain pipe attached to the PRV does not need tape/ dope. It’s just a drain. Nothing to seal there.
Thanks for sharing the installation video.
Flex gas line to adapter does not need tape and dope. It’s a compression fitting and seals on the cone rather than the threads. Agreed... Tape and dope not needed. Thanks for the succinct observation.
A question I see some water heaters installed with expansion tanks now. Does that vary from state to state or is it not recommended
County and city codes vary, pressure regulators and back flow preventors make expansion tanks necessary.
Haven’t had that question before. I’ll have to look into it
The most important part you didn't video... Do the blue sleeves come out of the water cold and hot outlets?
You're right. Good question. Leave those blue sleeves in there.
@@KentSchneeveis thanks, figured it out.. The part that threw me was the system needed to be burped afterwards which I guess is normal. Initially no water pressure. I had to open the faucets on 2nd story and flow/flush till the air was out. Then all was good.
'System needed to be burped' Lol - Glad you figured it out. Ya gotta be smart if ya want the job to go easy.
so we dont remove the blue plastics in the cold and hot intakes?
Exactly, right? I had the same question. The manufacturer says leave those in there.
Leave those in there
Did you get a anode rod? I think the anode rod is suppose to go on the top where you installed the pressure relief valve and the relief value goes on the port that is located in the side of the tank.
This AO Smith unit comes standard with a protective anode rod and fused ceramic tank shield to provide superior tank protection and extend water heater life. Pressure relief valve was installed correctly. Thanks - Kent
@@KentSchneeveis Thanks! Can you tell me where the anode rod is located?.
On top between the hot and cold water hook-ups
Some water heaters have the option to mount the T&P valve on top or on the side. It seems like this water heater was one of those since you could see the plastic cosmetic cap that covers the optional side tank install tap. If you decide to relocate the T&P valve to the side tap pay attention to the probe length and how far it extends into the tank. If it's too long you risk repeated false trips if it's too close to the internal flue (if there is one).
I've watched several Videos about this But nothing about the Electrical Suppply I'm installing a New AO Smith Gas Tank now and it has nothing about the Electrical in the Instructions or even a PIG Tail to go the House Electric, And both Lowes and Home Depot don't have a Clue!!! HELP SOMEBODY!!
Does the new water heater come with the Stainless Steel Flex hoses?
those you need to buy separately
The gas flare fittings are not supposed to get tape or dope.
You are correct. I usually never use tape or dope on compression fittings (although it can be used). The previous water heater, the guy used tape and dope. I think that threw me off I guess. The compression does the sealing, not the thread. You are most definitely correct.
CANT Hurt to use it
@@donaldalbershardt6854 The flare makes the seal, so tape and dope are not used. It weakens the ability to clamp the flare tightly. It is considered a big no-no.
@@realexperiences8748Okay Thanks I think I see your Logic, But Other Utubers use it on Flares too. Just Sayin Thanks, And I Figured out the Eléctrical part, From my Other Comment/Question
Wow nice job Babe🙏🙋
Jose! Looking forward to working with you on Jim's laundry RM remodel.
If you replaced with same tank size and brand/model then why did you have to cut the lines and re fit them? Shouldn't just be a simple swap?
Because it's hard to swap with ridged copper pipe straight to the tank. That's why I installed the flex connectors. So in the future it will be a simple swap.
What's the height of those nipples from the top of the tank excluding those plastic collars? What about from the top of the tank to the bottom of the nipple threads? Trying to figure the corrugated pipe legnth before even buying the water heater. (I know the height from the floor to the top of the tank.) Thanks so much. Great video.
Not sure the hight or distance. But better to err on getting longer. Longer is a-okay