Re: Flexible connectors for hot water heater

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Re: Flexible connectors for hot water heater	Wayne Whitney	05-31-2008

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Posted by Wayne Whitney on May 31, 2008, 1:45 pm

> Replacing the hot water heater...are flexible connectors any good, and

> if so which are the best?

Corrugated stainless steel connectors are the best, such as these:
<http://www.falconstainless.com/>

> The EPA recommends a "heat trap" for in and out going water; a

> flexible connector, basically, with a u-bend. Is this a good idea?

Yes, this is a good idea.

Cheers, Wayne

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