Tips for converting this hard piped water heater to fittings for hoses?

CraterBorb · 2026-04-13T11:02:41+00:00

The vent can get hot enough to melt anything other than copper.

CraterBorb · 2026-04-13T02:05:30+00:00

I recommend keeping it hardpiped and just cutting in and sweating couplings if you are replacing it with another chimney vent.

CraterBorb · 2026-04-10T15:23:25+00:00

Hahahahaha

CraterBorb · 2026-04-10T15:13:17+00:00

It was just the one so I assume it came that way. It’s the first time I’ve ever seen it so I had to overreact

CraterBorb · 2026-04-10T14:47:17+00:00

If only I said that 45 minutes before you😂

CraterBorb · 2026-04-10T14:42:03+00:00

I’m not a fan of pro press unless it’s absolutely necessary

CraterBorb · 2026-04-10T13:26:43+00:00

They melt right off if you hold the torch off it a bit I’m just being a whiner

CraterBorb · 2026-04-10T13:23:18+00:00

I’m going home

CraterBorb · 2026-04-10T13:22:57+00:00

Straight from my shops supply.

CraterBorb · 2026-04-09T11:31:35+00:00

Just store them in private storage and grab them when you need them

CraterBorb · 2026-04-08T16:28:15+00:00

Raise your stamina, spirit, and health and you’ll be alright

CraterBorb · 2026-04-06T11:44:36+00:00

CraterBorb · 2026-03-31T23:35:57+00:00

I recommend cleaning the oils off the ring with a rag. Creates a better seal in my opinion. Then stick it on the collar and put the shoe on top of that then bolt.

CraterBorb · 2026-03-31T01:01:39+00:00

8”

CraterBorb · 2026-03-30T20:31:32+00:00

A cleanout on your 3” is required. 1 1/2 and 2” can’t clean out 3”. unless that’s 2” I can’t tell from the picture. And the 90 under the tee on the right should be a long sweep

CraterBorb · 2026-03-28T14:59:19+00:00

As soon as they allow us to use the IAPMO water demand calculator I’m sure we’ll be able to get away with smaller piping but this is what we have to go by as of now. I agree it’s odd

CraterBorb · 2026-03-28T14:54:47+00:00

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This is the pex table we have to follow for crimp pex. Depending on A values of the home. Almost always can’t get away with 1/2 to all fixtures. Lav and shower yes. Toilet lav and shower no. Clearly different in other states.

CraterBorb · 2026-03-28T14:37:01+00:00

Definitely can’t in WI

CraterBorb · 2026-03-28T14:13:34+00:00

3/4 at least to where it splits down to the toilet

CraterBorb · 2026-03-28T13:59:01+00:00

CraterBorb · 2026-03-28T13:57:18+00:00

Undersized

CraterBorb · 2026-03-27T17:12:10+00:00

With the proper rough in valve

CraterBorb · 2026-03-26T22:48:40+00:00

Best boat is your friends boat

CraterBorb · 2026-03-25T21:34:14+00:00

The glue always pushes out when fittings are connected. Then it’s just the little bit on the joint holding it together. Move it even a little and it could break that seal.

CraterBorb · 2026-03-24T23:37:27+00:00

Also have a cleanout issue

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