Flex has swivel ends, so the flex functions as a union. No
problem. Sort of no problem, that is. Unless you're trying
to meet code.

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"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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In article
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fftt wrote:

You'll be able to eliminate the union and not have worry
about nipple
lengths or thread make up.

Eliminating the union isn't a good idea. It's there for a
purpose: to make
replacing the appliance easier. In some jurisdictions, it's
required by code.