Recent content by GilLennox

You are correct. Any way, just want to share a little bit of information on rigid gas lines to water heaters. I had a small leak in the middle of winter and did not want to bother with potential several trips to the local store so I hired plumbers that came in and fixed the leak. They noticed...

I will certainly conform to code. I am aware that they want solid gas lines to the water heater. I am not sure about the water lines so I assume will be the same but I will check. The local big name home remodeling stores all sell the gas and water flex lines for some reason.

I appreciate all that have replied. I have done further research as well. Dielectric fittings were born out of the necessity of connecting steel to a copper water supply. I understand tanks come with dielectric fittings pre-installed on some models. I am hesitant to install (introduce) a...

I have an older CraftMaster water heater we are looking to replace; it has been installed at least 23 years and I am ashamed to admit, I never maintained it such as drain flushing and replacing the anode rod periodically, yet it is still working well apparently. Though I suspect not as...