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Soldering vs. Compression fittings vs. sharkbite
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<blockquote data-quote="UnSafe" data-source="post: 2157383" data-attributes="member: 100"><p>It is easy breezy. </p><p></p><p>Stop by Habitat or similar place with take off or used copper fittings, buy a few and practice a bit. Remember that mating surfaces have to be cleaned with Scotchbrite or emory cloth (I then wipe with acetone/paper towel). Takes a bit of practice but really isn't hard. A can of MAPP gas is handy- hotter than regular propane. Leave the O/A torch alone. Way too hot for inexperienced hands (Guess how I know..) and keep a fire extinguisher handy. </p><p></p><p>If you're wanting flexible lines, solder an end on your current lines and use flexible hose with threaded compression fittings. If you go that route, get the best quality hose you can and consider buying a second set to hang up next to the water heater. Flex hoses tend to leak when all the stores are closed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UnSafe, post: 2157383, member: 100"] It is easy breezy. Stop by Habitat or similar place with take off or used copper fittings, buy a few and practice a bit. Remember that mating surfaces have to be cleaned with Scotchbrite or emory cloth (I then wipe with acetone/paper towel). Takes a bit of practice but really isn't hard. A can of MAPP gas is handy- hotter than regular propane. Leave the O/A torch alone. Way too hot for inexperienced hands (Guess how I know..) and keep a fire extinguisher handy. If you're wanting flexible lines, solder an end on your current lines and use flexible hose with threaded compression fittings. If you go that route, get the best quality hose you can and consider buying a second set to hang up next to the water heater. Flex hoses tend to leak when all the stores are closed. [/QUOTE]
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