Jm66208
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Been reading up on this trying to find out what method is most current. Current (failing) water heater has dielectric unions between galvanized nipples on tank and copper water lines. New water heater (American standard) has plastic lined galvanized nipples. Old dielectric unions look fine, but I'd rather not re-use them. Counter guy at supply house said "everyone's usin' the sharkbite braided SS lines. Quick & easy". I'd rather use a solid connection. Should I remove the plastic lined nipples & use a brass nipple, or just use the factory installed nipple & screw my FIP copper adapter directly to it? I've done a few in the past this way and have not had any problems. Thanks!
PS. 16 y/o water heater is rusted and leaking where the brass drain screws into the side of the tank. Coincidence, or is something to be said about the use of brass nipples as a dielectric?
PS. 16 y/o water heater is rusted and leaking where the brass drain screws into the side of the tank. Coincidence, or is something to be said about the use of brass nipples as a dielectric?
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