Hello Everyone, great forum.
My water heater is leaking and needs to be replaced and I'm thinking about doing it myself with compression adaptors and flexible stainless steel corrugated connectors, and a gas flex line.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...-in-MIP-Brass-Adapter-Fitting-15002/205680975
How tight should the compression nut be tightened down on 3/4 copper pipe to make it secure so it can handle the water pressure and constant expansion and contraction from the hot and cold water. I don't want to flood the basement. Also, when installing the compression fitting, should the pipe be all the way in or out about 1/16" to avoid push back on the ferrule when tightening. How about pipe dope, tape. Some say tape on the ferrule prevents leaks forever.
If installed correctly, how much maintenance is this setup going to need for the life of the water heater?
I've read posts of other people having issues with leaking flex connectors and corroding nipples. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
My water heater is leaking and needs to be replaced and I'm thinking about doing it myself with compression adaptors and flexible stainless steel corrugated connectors, and a gas flex line.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...-in-MIP-Brass-Adapter-Fitting-15002/205680975
How tight should the compression nut be tightened down on 3/4 copper pipe to make it secure so it can handle the water pressure and constant expansion and contraction from the hot and cold water. I don't want to flood the basement. Also, when installing the compression fitting, should the pipe be all the way in or out about 1/16" to avoid push back on the ferrule when tightening. How about pipe dope, tape. Some say tape on the ferrule prevents leaks forever.
If installed correctly, how much maintenance is this setup going to need for the life of the water heater?
I've read posts of other people having issues with leaking flex connectors and corroding nipples. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.