TVL
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I am in the process of getting everything together to change out an old water heater. Based on what I have seen in the store, it appears most all water heaters now come standard with galvanized heat trap nipples already installed. I want to remove them and replace them with brass hardware, which will then connect to my homes copper piping.
From what I've read, it appears the heat trap nipples can be a big challenge to remove .................. that is unless the manufacturers have recently made improvements in this area. So, what is the best method to remove these nipples? I was hoping I could just put a pipe wrench on the nipple and simply unscrew it, but it doesn't look like it will be that easy.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Just as info: I'm looking to purchase an AO Smith water heater, but I've looked at the Rheem units as well. I will need a 38 gallon lowboy unit to properly fit the location as it is underneath the house.
From what I've read, it appears the heat trap nipples can be a big challenge to remove .................. that is unless the manufacturers have recently made improvements in this area. So, what is the best method to remove these nipples? I was hoping I could just put a pipe wrench on the nipple and simply unscrew it, but it doesn't look like it will be that easy.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Just as info: I'm looking to purchase an AO Smith water heater, but I've looked at the Rheem units as well. I will need a 38 gallon lowboy unit to properly fit the location as it is underneath the house.