Any tips for getting supply pipe in the coupler with tank below?

[Mike00777]

I think all I can do is hope the pipe gives enough for me to raise it up and push it into the final coupler? Seems really tricky.

 

[Phog]

You need a copper slip coupling. Almost the same as a normal coupling but it has no stop inside, enabling you to slide it back all the way onto a pipe (instead of stopping you when pipe gets halfway into the fitting).

 

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[Reach4]

A corrugated stainless or copper connector is the best way to connect to a water heater for that last 18 inches if your local code permits. https://www.falconstainless.com/category/water-connectors/water-heating/
https://www.siouxchief.com/docs/def...supply/water-heater-connectors---brochure.pdf

 

[LLigetfa]

A dielectric union would allow the final connection to be at the union which requires no slack.

 

[Mike00777]

Thanks. I feel so ignorant for not knowing about the slip coupler without the notches! I ended up using a flex hose on the hot side, and a union on the cold side. I had a slip coupler and thought, gee whiz this cheap POS wasn't notched!