on 11/19/2008 11:50 PM Bob said the following:
DerbyDad03 wrote:

I will say that I have never seen a water heater installed with flex
hoses (for the gas *or* water) but my experience doesn't mean it's not
legal.

Evidently you haven't been in areas subject to seismic activity.
Flexible connectors are *required*.

Also required by some jurisdictions whether or not earthquakes are a
problem, like where I live. A moisture trap is also required in the line.

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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