"John Lynch" wrote in message
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I bought the doublewide next door to rent out. I want to move the water
heater to the basement so I'll have more closet space upstairs. The piping
is all flexible plastic, with steel bands keeping the connections together.
These are crimped with a special too. I've never dealt with this kind of
plumbing. I'd realy appreciate any help.

Sounds like PEX tubing. You need a special tool for that. Do a Google
search for lots of information.