Gas Water Heater Installation from Start to Finish (AO Smith)

[@realexperiences8748]

The gas flare fittings are not supposed to get tape or dope.

[@KentSchneeveis]

You are correct. I usually never use tape or dope on compression fittings (although it can be used). The previous water heater, the guy used tape and dope. I think that threw me off I guess. The compression does the sealing, not the thread. You are most definitely correct.

[@coacol20]

A question I see some water heaters installed with expansion tanks now. Does that vary from state to state or is it not recommended

[@jamesrecknor6752]

County and city codes vary, pressure regulators and back flow preventors make expansion tanks necessary.

[@KentSchneeveis]

Haven’t had that question before. I’ll have to look into it

[@rgraz4929]

What's the height of those nipples from the top of the tank excluding those plastic collars? What about from the top of the tank to the bottom of the nipple threads? Trying to figure the corrugated pipe legnth before even buying the water heater. (I know the height from the floor to the top of the tank.) Thanks so much. Great video.

[@KentSchneeveis]

Not sure the hight or distance. But better to err on getting longer. Longer is a-okay

[@takismantas1159]

Good installation. A couple of observations Flex gas line to adapter does not need tape and dope. It’s a compression fitting and seals on the cone rather than the threads. The risk of using dope is to go on the sealing surface and then you will have a leak. Personally I am always using new adapters to ensure no leakages. Also the drain pipe attached to the PRV does not need tape/ dope. It’s just a drain. Nothing to seal there. Thanks for sharing the installation video.

[@KentSchneeveis]

Flex gas line to adapter does not need tape and dope. It’s a compression fitting and seals on the cone rather than the threads. Agreed... Tape and dope not needed. Thanks for the succinct observation.

[@godzla69]

The most important part you didn't video... Do the blue sleeves come out of the water cold and hot outlets?

[@KentSchneeveis]

You're right. Good question. Leave those blue sleeves in there.

[@godzla69]

@@KentSchneeveis thanks, figured it out.. The part that threw me was the system needed to be burped afterwards which I guess is normal. Initially no water pressure. I had to open the faucets on 2nd story and flow/flush till the air was out. Then all was good.

[@guitarfixx4652]

'System needed to be burped' Lol - Glad you figured it out. Ya gotta be smart if ya want the job to go easy.

[@roshanmahavithanage6312]

Did you get a anode rod? I think the anode rod is suppose to go on the top where you installed the pressure relief valve and the relief value goes on the port that is located in the side of the tank.

[@KentSchneeveis]

This AO Smith unit comes standard with a protective anode rod and fused ceramic tank shield to provide superior tank protection and extend water heater life. Pressure relief valve was installed correctly. Thanks - Kent

[@roshanmahavithanage6312]

@@KentSchneeveis Thanks! Can you tell me where the anode rod is located?.

[@KentSchneeveis]

On top between the hot and cold water hook-ups

[@CraigP-z4t]

Some water heaters have the option to mount the T&P valve on top or on the side. It seems like this water heater was one of those since you could see the plastic cosmetic cap that covers the optional side tank install tap. If you decide to relocate the T&P valve to the side tap pay attention to the probe length and how far it extends into the tank. If it's too long you risk repeated false trips if it's too close to the internal flue (if there is one).

[@JOSERIZALADVENTURES]

so we dont remove the blue plastics in the cold and hot intakes?

[@KentSchneeveis]

Exactly, right? I had the same question. The manufacturer says leave those in there.

[@KentSchneeveis]

Leave those in there

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

If you replaced with same tank size and brand/model then why did you have to cut the lines and re fit them? Shouldn't just be a simple swap?

[@guitarfixx4652]

Because it's hard to swap with ridged copper pipe straight to the tank. That's why I installed the flex connectors. So in the future it will be a simple swap.

[@jameswright4387]

Does the new water heater come with the Stainless Steel Flex hoses?

[@KentSchneeveis]

those you need to buy separately

[@josecordera6991]

Wow nice job Babe🙏🙋

[@KentSchneeveis]

Jose! Looking forward to working with you on Jim's laundry RM remodel.