Dielectric Connection Water Heater

Some plumbers opine that lined nipples sold by some manufacturers for water heater hookup reduce the galvanic corrosion risk at those connections.

Dielectric connection water heater.

The adapter is used to connect pipes of different types together for example a copper pipe and iron pipe. Push fit x 18 in. 3 slide the union nut onto the 3 4 inch copper pipe that you are going to connect to the heater with its. Stainless steel corrugated water heater connector.

Get free shipping on qualified dielectric fitting water heater accessories or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department. A dielectric union fitting is one which is often used in water supply lines and other connections which require an adapter to be placed between two different pipes. In new construction where more careful code compliance and enforcement are applied dielectric or brass fittings are more common. Fip x 3 4 in.

If either the tank nipples or the pipes are galvanized steel however and you are connecting them to copper you must use a fitting called a dielectric union to make the connection. Water chemistry affects the rate of galvanic corrosion.