Dielectric Unions For Water Heaters

When you buy a new water heater it s important to gauge your hot water needs accurately so that you get a heater large enough to supply them.

Dielectric unions for water heaters.

Ron hasil lic 058 160417 ron s facebook a archer sewer plumbing specializing in. Screw on the galvanized half of the dielectric union and tighten it using a. This article describes the building code and practical requirements for a dielectric fitting when connecting copper piping to steel pipes or steel fittings such as at the top of a water heater. Galvanized can be hooked directly to the water heater just fine.

Copper to the water heater needs either a dielectric union or a brass fitting to make the transition. The hot outlet by a red sticker. Common mistakes in hot water heater installation. It is installed between pipes made from dissimilar metal.

Rinnai condensate trap for rinnai high efficiency and high efficiency plus tankless water heaters model 222053 43 80 43 80. Dielectric unions are used in commercial and residential applications to prevent accelerated corrosion and deterioration in the piping system due to galvanic and stray current. Get free shipping on qualified dielectric fitting water heater accessories or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department. We explain the effect of galvanic corrosion at copper to steel pipe connections and we include notes on the recommendation for a jumper wire across dielectric fittings or.

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