Aquaflo Ultracore 3/4” MIP X 3/4” CPVC Socket

Users who are viewing this thread

Terry

The Plumbing Wizard
Staff member
Messages
29,942
Reaction score
3,459
Points
113
Location
Bothell, Washington
Website
terrylove.com
Aquaflo Ultracore 3/4” MIP X 3/4” CPVC Socket
Braided water heater connector
WHL-2124-PP
WH-2124-PP

MAINTENANCE/WARNINGS
 Keep hose assembly dry
 Inspect every six months and replace immediately in the event of leaks, wear, discoloration and any visible signs of corrosion
 Do not re-use
 Replace every 5 years regardless of condition
 Do not expose to corrosive materials, household cleaners, external heat sources

ultracore-cpvc-socket.jpg


I found these on a water heater replacement. The spec sheet says to "not reuse" which I never do anyway. However, nobody knew what they were so to replace them meant changing the fittings at the wall. I had to cut off the CPVC and adapt to what I normally use, flex connectors with FIP ends.

ultracore-cpvc-socket-2.jpg


There is a glue on socket that holds the back nut. A rubber seal between the backing nut on the thin threaded socket that threads in. Home Depot doesn't carry them, my plumbing supplier, the first person I check with had never seen them either. It added about two hours to the job figuring out what I needed to do, as I guess wrong on how these things worked, and therefore some extra trips for parts I don't normally do. Yeeha!

In the Northwest, earthquake country, I normally use copper corrugated flex. You don't need to toss those every five years like the braided hoses on water heaters.

ultracore-chart.jpg
 
Last edited:
Top
Hey, wait a minute.

This is awkward, but...

It looks like you're using an ad blocker. We get it, but (1) terrylove.com can't live without ads, and (2) ad blockers can cause issues with videos and comments. If you'd like to support the site, please allow ads.

If any particular ad is your REASON for blocking ads, please let us know. We might be able to do something about it. Thanks.
I've Disabled AdBlock    No Thanks