Water Heater Flex Connectors

[Niloja]

I just had Water Heater & Flex Connectors replaced, can you please tell me if the bends on the lines are acceptable.
Sorry, having problems attaching photos, will keep trying.

 

[Terry]

I would have used 24" flex on that, and no tale needed on the threads.

 

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[Niloja]

I would have used 24" flex on that, and no tale needed on the threads.

Thanks Terry, after seeing your video, I'll replace it with a 24 inch flex!

 

[Terry]

Thanks Terry, after seeing your video, I'll replace it with a 24 inch flex!

It's so much easier with 24's that's it's kind of funny. For years I thought it was a worthwhile effort to try to make an18 work, and then they would kink on me. And then after years, I realized that if I left one end loose, and just took the other end in my hand and guided to the next connection, the bending would take care of itself.
So maybe it took me until year 30 of my 50 year career to figure that one out too. At least I was able to teach an old dog a new trick.

 

[Niloja]

It's so much easier with 24's that's it's kind of funny. For years I thought it was a worthwhile effort to try to make an18 work, and then they would kink on me. And then after years, I realized that if I left one end loose, and just took the other end in my hand and guided to the next connection, the bending would take care of itself.
So maybe it took me until year 30 of my 50 year career to figure that one out too. At least I was able to teach an old dog a new trick.

Thanks again for your help & expertise, you truly are a Wizard!