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Just to put everybody mind at ease, I used this one: Oatey Great White Sealant'

Reach4 I couldn't find the "3/4" MIP x FIP Full Port Forged Brass Ball Valve" at Lowe's, so I got a FIP xFIP instead. That's why i'm using the Male x male nipple.

Thank you so much, I wanted to do it right and not use that copper coupling. As far as the nipple, just thread it with teflon and I will be okay right? I already hooked up the gas line and use sealant "putty". Can i use it on the nipples as well instead of teflon?

Here a diagram.

***Update*** Should have been a quick install but unfortunately the threads on the plastic 3/4 male that was going to screw in the "3/4" MIP x FIP Full Port Forged Brass Ball Valve" was messed up. So I cut it off. I was going to use the copper couping to 3/4 Mip that came with the hose kit...

Thank You so much. I knew there was an easy fix, i just couldn't find it online. Next question, what kind of water heater connector should I use. Should I stick with the copper line or with a steel one?

I currently have a PVC Sch 40 Ball Valve as the shutoff of cold water into my water heater. I'm afraid of breaking it everytime I try to shut it off. I need to use a wrench to fully close it. I was wondering if there was a way to install a new shutoff valve "down the line". The current Ball...