HD Everbilt Corrugated stainless steel water connectors

[parity_check]

Hey guys,

I'm installing my new gas water heater. The local Home Depot sells 3/4" Everbilt flex steel connectors. They seem sturdy enough but I can clearly tell the the inside diameter is smaller than a straight 3/4" copper pipe. Will this impact my flow? I have a shower on my 3rd story of my townhome and don't want a weak shower or a slow tub fill. My PSI is pretty good and averages around 60 at the ground level where the water heater is.

I looked at the sharkbite and they are even narrower! so I will either sweat copper directly to the dielectric nipples or go with the steel connectors.

Why does nobody mention issues with flow regarding these connectors when they clearly appear that they would cause issues?

Maybe I over thinking this but I like doing things right one time.

Thanks.

 

[Kreemoweet]

There's a special place in Hell for folks who hard-pipe/solder water heaters in place. Why not just use a standard, old-fashioned
corrugated copper flex pipe w/union nuts. No restriction to speak of.

 

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[J_Bert]

There's a special place in Hell for folks who hard-pipe/solder water heaters in place. Why not just use a standard, old-fashioned
corrugated copper flex pipe w/union nuts. No restriction to speak of.

What is the issue with hard pipe on the water heater? The water heater here is that way and I just want to make sure it isn't a safety issue.

Also, wouldn't feeding a larger 60psi feed into a tighter pipe actually make the pressure higher?

 

[parity_check]

I'm going to order these, they have the full flow 3/4" ID

http://www.homedepot.com/p/BrassCra...IcGTTL7n7gBSWhejxpdGvxoC91rw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Dj2]

In some parts of the country, the supply lines to the cold side and the outgoing hot are hard metal (mostly copper).

In others parts, we use flex supply lines, due to earthquakes.

You just go by your local code.

Parity_check - the supply flexes you showed in your post are fine. But check your code first, by calling a local plumber or your building department.