Bob F wrote:
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Bob F wrote:


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I've been floating around the past few days on this subject. It looks
easy but the gas has me a bit worried. It seems that all I need to do
is a bit of pipe work and the thing should be ok. The vent looks
tough. The current on really doesn't slope up much if at all, and I've
read it should go up an inch every four feet.

The new heaters all seem to be a bit taller than the old one, so it
will be even worse without major work venting it higher through the
wall. I guess I need to find a water heater that is the same height or
a bit lower. That seems to be tough so far.

And gas does scare me just a wee bit.

Search for a shorter heater. They are out there. Don't depend on the big

box


stores.

Gas work is not rocket surgery. Get the needed permits, and ask questions

of


the inspectors if you need to. I have found them VERY helpful as long as

you do


your homework first. Their advice is way more reliable than the kid at the
hardware store.

Ideally, you can disconnect the old heater, ending up with a 1/2" male or

female


thread to which you can attach a flex line to the heater. Use pipe dope on

any


pipe thread connections you make

Too often, I see people using pipe dope on flare fittings. rolleyes
Just recently, I came across a water heater with a male flare screwed into
the valve!!!
They couldn't figure out why it keep leaking.
This is one task that should be left to a professional!!


Or a reasonably thinking home-owner. Sure - there are a few idiots out there.
That doesn't mean most do-it-your-self-ers are the same.

Bob



Hi,
OK, accident can happen. If you ddi it yourself(not being licenced pro) when
something goes wrong, insurance becomes invalid. If pro did the job, you can
still claim for the loss or damage.


Are you a pro?

Bob


Hi,
No, I don't do certain things mtself for a reason.