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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    You were right. I sanded the paint off that water shutoff, and it sure looks like brass to me. I did not realize that brass could act like a...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 13, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    When you say "before screwed onto the heat trap", do you mean "before screwed onto the dialectic nipples'?
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    OK. Thanks!
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    So I just found the IPC online: https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IPC2018/chapter-5-water-heaters But I can't find in Chapter 5 where it...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    So if it's brass, it will be a darker 'brassy' color? (Not silvery like galvanized) I suppose that water shutoff could either be only brass, or...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    So the inspector is like your 'boss' ;-) GOT IT! Good idea to talk to other landlords too! I just found this there -...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    I just found the page on this forum with the IPC, UPC, and NSPC - https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?forums/plumbing-code-questions.26/ How...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    I misunderstood. You meant the water shutoff was brass. (I thought you meant the male fitting between the copper pipe and the water valve when I...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    BTW. THANKS EVERYONE for offering your HELP!
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    Oh! So I might be 'within code' using the flexible lines, since the exiting pipes right now is galvanized and copper. (no plastic). But then...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    So, that fitting where my copper cold water line comes out of the shutoff is a brass fitting? Can you tell that from the picture, or are these...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    So, that fitting where my copper cold water line comes out of the shutoff is a brass fitting? Can you tell that from the picture, or are these...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    This is interesting to know. And thanks for that detailed description. Beyond a sale, I am also wondering if I rent this place out, and need to...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    Ah. OK. That is what I was wondering. So, with those nipples - there would be no need for a dialectic union? There could be just a female copper...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks
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    Just notice some water around the anode rod nut.

    I am planning on a DIY install. Thanks for that video. Very thorough. There are screws at the vent hood, just hard to see. (One is where that...
    Post by: mnalep, Jan 10, 2019 in forum: Water Heater Forum, Tanks