Connecting Gas Line To Water Heater

On the stove end use another flare to pipe thread fitting.

Connecting gas line to water heater.

Waterheaer 7 2012 1 jpg file size. Photo show gas line connecting to water heater. Apply soldering paste and assemble. Yes i will request gas company to come out and check before turn on this gas line.

Make sure you have the purge and drain valves on hand since they do not come with many water heaters. What material is this connecting gas line. Never use tape including teflon tape. Turn on the water supply and check for leaks.

Close the cold and hot water faucet. Remember to apply pipe thread compound or gas rated teflon tape to the threads on threaded connections before assembling them. This is essential to establishing an airtight fit. Use a wrench to disconnect the gas.

Install the discharge pipe to the t p. Extend your existing gas line by fitting the valves and pipe lengths you need to add a gas line that will reach your new appliance. Many of these fittings are directional so. Step 3 fill the water.

Then use the adapter included with your hookup kit to connect the flexible gas line. Attach the red fitting to the hot water outlet with the arrow pointing away. Step 2 install the new water heater. Open all the faucets in the house and run the water in shower or bathtub until it flows steadily from them with the right water temperature.

Attach the gas supply line to the shutoff valve. Find water heater connector supply lines at lowe s today. They slide onto the pipe no soldering needed. Sharkbite 18 in 3 4 in push to connect inlet x 3 4 in fip outlet braided stainless steel water heater connector.

Coat the threads of the pipe ends using pipe dope. Turn on the main shutoff and open all line valves. Attach the blue coded fitting to the cold water inlet with the arrow facing into the water heater. Installing your gas water heater step 1 remove the old water heater.

You can install an expansion tank using push fit fittings. Connect the water supply line to the water heater valves following the manufacturer s instructions. Use an adjustable wrench to connect the pipe from the pipe run to the water heater. Place the new water heater in a drain pan.

Wrap the water heater heat trap fitting pipe threads using plumber s tape. What is this green stuff at the joint into the base of water heater. Check the installation manual for the recommended diameter vent pipe for your new heater. Connect the vent pipe to the hood with sheet metal screws.

If you decide to solder de burr and clean pipes and fittings. Snap the new draft hood onto the water heater and secure it with sheet metal screws. It can come loose inside the pipe and can clog the line.