Water Heater To Pex Connection

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Water heater to pex connection.

For pricing and availability. Step 3 solder the copper stub to the water heater. How to connect pex tubing to a water heater. Can i connect pex to my water heater.

The copper ring is then pushed to the end of the tube over the fitting and a pex crimping. Pex can t be directly connected to a water heater. According to the irc you must have 18 inch clearance from the top of the water heater to your pex connection. But i am thinking since this is a high efficiency with an induced fan that it not necessary.

Whether plumbing a hot water heater with pex or another pipe type you won t have to waste time repiping or reconfiguring water supply lines. First extend a pipe 18 in. Step 1 shut down the water supply. Sharkbite 18 in 1 2 in push to connect inlet x 3 4 in fip outlet braided stainless steel water heater connector.

Shut down the water supply first before working with the connection. The copper ring slips over the end of the pex tube and a fitting is then inserted into the pex tube. Step 2 connect the metal connector to the water heater. Step 4 prepare the pex tubing.

Sharkbite makes this easier with flexible water heater connectors that bend without kinking to reconnect lines.