How to Install a Hot Water Tank Without Soldering ✅ 50 Gallon Natural Gas Tank 🛠

[@kctyphoon]

I’m just impressed someone finally knows which is the right way to apply pressure with channellocks. BTW - i love all the armchair critics that sit around looking for stupid things to pick apart - like “tearing up a fitting” (cause teeth marks were left on it) that will probably be turned twice over the course of 30 years. Not to mention the guy CLEARLY stated this was a video guide to make something that might seem intimidating for a homeowner, look easier by using the most simple tools around... Given the choice of paying somebody hundreds to hook up 3 lines, and getting ripped off on the water heater itself, ill go out on a limb and say the homeowner will be happy someone showed them how easy this can be.

[@bigblue3568]

Farmers Insurance... commercial. "Installed your own natural gas hot water heater with KZbin Instructions skipping gas leak check?" We covered that. Kaboom!

[@buzzincalifornia]

I don’t believe that not checking for gas leaks is a “stupid thing to pick apart” Paying someone “hundreds of bucks to hook up three lines” to save your family’s lives in an explosion and fire at 3 A.M. if you don’t know what your doing is a great investment. in. My opinion, So many errors in this video presentation makes it almost useless

[@kctyphoon]

@@buzzincalifornia you have a better chance of hitting the lotto 3 times in a row, then a house 'exploding' from a gas leak so small you need to check and see if it's even there. So please stop with the fantasy scenarios. Keep your California opinions in California ;)

[@nickbinetti3796]

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[@paulafantulin7152]

Thank you !! My son and I watched your video several times, made notes, bought what we needed and had 100% success for a couple of newbies. We use the Teflon tape, we checked for. gas leaks with soap ( no bubbles!) I finally got my hot shower after 2 weeks of cold ones. Thank you!!

[@gman8260]

You can leave the plastic sleeve in the Sharkbite when using copper. From the Sharkbite Installation manual "The PEX Stiffener is not required for use with CPVC and copper tubing, however these two types of tubing fit over the PEX Stiffener easily and hold it against the tube stop". So you can leave them in. Should have deburred the inside of the copper pipes where they were cut.

[@wilowilo9462]

Can I ask you something do you know where is the anode rod on the tank he is putting in I got that same tank

[@69ztang]

@@wilowilo9462 check for a 1 1/16? bolt head on top. Should be the anode.

[@mabahokano7567]

​@wilowilo9462 weld spot at the center of the bolt indicates magnesium (best) vs aluminum (acceptable)

[@Rayram555]

This man knows what he is doing. He is using the correct materials for this job. I use this method all the time and I never had a problem. shark bites are tested and approved. Soldering is time consuming and cost a lot of money in labor. That is why there are shark bits pex fittings and crimp on. Thank you sir for the video.

[@addictedgamer8833]

You are either unlicensed, or have had horrible training. This video is absolute trash.

[@NorthlanderMN]

This is the best video explaining the details. Excellent video!

[@jackonthefarm5540]

You said the cold water pipe is connected to an anode rod. Actually, the cold water is connected to a pipe that delivers the incoming water to the bottom of the tank so you don't disrupt the thermal stratification in the tank. The hot water rises to the top, and the cold water should always be at the bottom. The house draws from the top of the tank where the hot water is due to stratification. The sacrificial anode is usually another fitting on the top of the tank.

[@ericengstrom8207]

Craig, you are fantastic! Your video is the best instructional video I've ever watched on KZbin.Our hot water tank is shot, and it quit on a Saturday. We used Angie'slist to help find a Plumber; their prices were ridiculous. Your video helped immensely. Also, Thank you for your service to our country!

[@dorothysatterfield3699]

The prices ARE ridiculous! I tried getting the tank and installation at Lowe's in Wilmington, Delaware, today. They arranged for their installer to call me -- he would be doing the delivery as well. I had chosen the A. O. Smith 40-gallon short gas HW heater, which Lowe's sells for $579. He quoted me a price of $1,481. That's $900 for installation! Hah! No way. I'm a 69-year-old woman, but I've always done all my own plumbing. I installed a HW heater about 25 years ago and at that time I sweat-soldered the copper pipes -- it's actually kind of fun to do, but the shark-bite connections look a lot easier. Just replaced my old iron toilet flange and installed a new toilet last week. So I think I'll be able to save myself 900 bucks. This video was great!

[@RICDirector]

Thank you for posting; you and the video give me hope that a young friend and I can do this despite my physical issues. Enjoy your hot watet, heres hoping Im doing the same by next week!

[@tomludwig225]

Hey Army, thanks for the simple to follow, basic instructions for replacing a gas hot water heater. Do some of the commenters have valid points? Absolutely, but I for one never rely solely on any one youtube video or google searched set of instructions to attempt a project I've never done before. I would say, learn from their informed points, but ignore the juvenile, condescending remarks which aren't helpful to anyone.

[@VideoNOLA]

Sharkbite and other manufacturers strongly recommend deburring (not done in this video) and cleaning (also not done) the ends of cut copper tubing before inserting into their connectors. They also stress the importance of marking the insertion depth (typically 1 inch) with a permanent marker so that (a) you know you've (re)inserted it deeply enough (#1 mistake!), and (b) a plumbing inspector can readily see that you've done so (and knew what you were doing).

[@farmeunit]

@K.M.V S What failed on them?

[@dave1uofm]

I thought when using the Teflon tape with gas lines had to be the yellow tape. Great video very helpful.

[@WhiteFox011]

I know that the yellow tape is required on propane gas lines, not sure about natural gas. I have been towing and maintaining RV's for over 40 years, one tends to learn a thing or two along the way. Gas lines, water lines, 120 VAC wiring, and 12VDC wiring. Thankfully most RVs have gone to using PEX TUBING FOR PLUMBING.

[@edsfb]

White - Basic Thread Seal Tape. ... Pink - Thread Seal Tape For Water Lines. ... Yellow - Thread Seal Tape For Gas Lines. ... Green - Thread Seal Tape For Oxygen Lines. ... Grey - Thread Seal Tape For Stainless Steel.

[@rodgraff1782]

Actually, you should never use Teflon paste or Teflon tape on gas lines. If you are not careful it gets into the gas control valve and cause it to malfunction. I would use yellow rector seal pipe dope. That’s the code in our area. No Teflon on gas.

[@barryspindler8342]

Thanks for the clear audio, good visuals and overall high quality in this video.

[@3Dprint4you]

One of the best videos on KZbin for doing a hot water heater. I love how you present theings and are very thorough and clear in your directions. Thank you very much for getting me through the change!

[@brianwhitis9390]

Great instructor.

[@dinokarakostas6407]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have the same Bradford white tank and you saved my life with this video.

[@jameskelly2777]

You have a gift for teaching my brother very thorough

[@yourfavoriteforeignmovie4167]

Awesome video. Thanks for helping us all out. Dig the reggae too.

[@lrob1420]

Well put together. Best I’ve seen. TY.

[@huongyn8808]

Awesome!!! The best video on KZbin for natural gas water heater installation!! Could you tell what part number at Home Depot for the fitting without soldering ? Much appreciated for your sharing!

[@dennisleblanc7933]

A great video for DIYers. Personally I avoid sharkbites and thus learned how to sweat copper! Thanks for serving!

[@erwinbenally8027]

Hey man, good job, I appreciate your time and effort

[@ronh9384]

Good video! Also noticed the hat. Go Army! 😊 Ron

[@andydavis1679]

The best video I have ever watched on KZbin - very complete in his descriptions and easily understood because he doesn't talk "above" the average homeowner. Thanks.

[@ffinkral]

This video was so useful! Thank you!

[@eirizarry2568]

Great video.....excellent demonstration and explanation of each phase of the replacement. Thank you....this helped me immensely

[@fasteddie9475]

Great video, you do a good job explaining, probably should check the flue pipe to make sure it is drawing gases out properly, don't want to kill anyone LOL.

[@rodgraff1782]

That flue pipe seems to be oversized for the water heater. Should be a 3”. That affects the draw. Better get a draft gauge and check that.

[@dilippatel3268]

excellent video

[@dansklenicka8403]

Well spoken video Thanks !

[@alimaleki217]

Not sure if you did this but you have to remove burrs from the copper tube you cut before you insert the SharkBite connector or you could damage rubber seal.

[@genesis80247]

thank you for the video really good how you explain the process

[@MechanicMike64]

please do not take this twit at his word he is a hack and gives good tradesmen a bad name this is coming from a 24 yr lisn. tradesman and teck teacher now retired but no matter what state you are in this moron needs to go to jail or something, there are only 2 pros in this world that have to take a hippocratic oath and they are docs and plumbers to protect the health and well being of the nation! look it up !

[@MechanicMike64]

i'm not good at this u tube help me to know how to help better!

[@jameskitzmann6268]

@@MechanicMike64 What is so terrible with this install? I see not reaming his copper. Expansion tank and drip leg may not be required in his area. T and P may not be required to drain outside. Could it be better? Yes, Is it awful or dangerous? Not in the least unless you see something else.

[@ginobean737]

Did you consider using compression fittings instead of sharkbite? The compression fittings would be just as easy to put together, cheaper, and generally more reliable than sharkbite fittings, over the long run..

[@briankoeler2417]

I used compression fittings on mine.

[@dominictam9293]

I used compression fitting on mine.

[@ginobean737]

That being said, I am actually using a sharkbite with a ball valve attachment, to connect to my hot water heater cold inlet side. No issues so far. I think the trick is to following the installation directions carefully, and only use them in easily accessible, easy to monitor locations.

[@bjjbrawler1]

So helpful! Thanks so much for making this! I already did my install/ replacement but this is such GREAT info for the future.

[@briankoeler2417]

Same here. More detail than many others I watched prior to doing mine. I used compression fittings instead of shark bites.

[@paisley3518]

Great video!!! I am retired Army so the hat was an inspiration to me. Thanks for your service. You have given me confidence to do this water heater swap.

[@Thatplumberguy1995]

I wouldn’t put my name or company name on that job. Take some damn pride in your work man.. Way to make us good plumbers look bad..

[@mikechirhart8840]

There's no way this guy has a plumbing license

[@mikechirhart8840]

@Rusty Neither is operating a motor vehicle but one still has to take a test and obtain a license to operate one. If I didn't have license and wanted to make a "how to" video, I'd make damn sure that I was doing everything correctly and following code/law. I don't think I could live with myself if I found out somebody got hurt or died after watching a video that I created. Making a video like this is just plain irresponsible and potentially dangerous.

[@mikechirhart8840]

I'm a licensed plumber. In the trade for over 30 years. Most codes are or are in the process of becoming Universalized nationally. I know the codes. That's my job. So , yes, I do say this installation is not up to code. It would not pass inspection. The installer could be fined and warned never to perform such work without the proper licenses or face legal prosecution. You see, these codes are put in place to protect the public from hacks like this. It's also the reason licenses are required for someone to perform this type of work. A homeowner has every right to his own work on his own property. And there are plenty of videos on KZbin that are great and show a proper, code compliant, and safe way of installing such equipment. This is not one of them. And by looking at the vast amount of negative comments for this video, I'm not the only one who has this opinion. I'm not a drama,queen. I'm a professional tradesman looking out and trying to help and protect people who want to save a few bucks by installing their own plumbing and plumbing equipment. And if I see a video that I think is not of goid standards, I'm going to let the public know it. I feel that it's not only a good idea to do so, it also my responsibility. This guy is a moron. He talks the talk but he don't walk the walk. You can argue all you want with me. It just shows you're not very knowledgeable about this sort of thing.

[@karenflowers9711]

@Rusty I am a 63 y.o woman who has learned how to fix my own boiler, replace copper pipe and now will be replacing my hot water heater. I laugh my ass off when I think how I used to believe this stuff was hard. Anyway.....

[@blue03r6]

@@mikechirhart8840 you realize that there is no codes stating a homeowner isn't allowed to install a hot water heater right? for you code means job security. that's why you guys push for it. some places make you obtain a final inspection like where I live. however I doubt that would fail. you know how I know? my hot water heater looked about like that with the flu crooked because of a beam above. my home passed a home inspection done by a inspector from the FHA and a hired private inspector that was doing the upgraded more strict inspection. sharkbite fittings are also the new codes. pex, cpvc, pvc etc, thats all fittings, glue and plastic too. so when I see you guys bitching about guys using this stuff makes me laugh. you're using it too but think you required special training to use simple shit. those push together fittings are also all over cars. have been for decades. from water hoses, brake lines, fuel lines, clutch lines. my old truck you was just a plastic coupling for the heater core. you could literally move the pipe around but it never leaks. and 99% of these videos the plumbers found the easiest one to work on to show off their mad skills. lets see you all do one in a closet around a bunch of other pipes and beams that cannot be moved. or one that some hack has 2 different line sizes in it. all you guys do is make videos of the 1% installs you ever do. the rest of them probably look like hack jobs. why would the flue need checked if it was already working in the first place? that house looks less than 20 years old. I'm sure it was built with all this in mind. although I'm surprised its not a power vent water heater.

[@cybco]

Yes, a really good instructional guide. Very professional.

[@younggypaik8927]

You have explained the process very well. Thank you for posting the video!

[@michaellinch5828]

Great Video... you went thru all the necessary steps / used lingo a layman could understand ... thank you much - you’re a good man 👍

[@johneasterbrook7877]

Excellent job!!! Nice and instructive video. Good stuff!!

[@jamessang5027]

Good video, it was detailed!

[@tboneproductions2453]

Great video. Straight to the point. You da man!

[@statenmh123]

Thank you for your patience you made my job so much easier 😎

[@warriorfreedom4755]

Thanks for your great video. I didn't see you tightened the connectors for the water lines. You don't need to tighten them?

[@josephtorres4139]

Appreciate the video. Thanks!

[@smithwesson4522]

Like the Video,just wondering why gas water heater was layed on its side and slid off the Truck? it says on the box "DO NOT LAY ON ITS SIDE" Must be transported/stored in Vertical Position? Does it matter/make a difference???

[@sprogbog1197]

Did you take out a permit? A few mistakes to boot I am a licensed gas fitter the B vent your on about is actually C vent and looks like hell after you connected it. Yellow tape is for gas white is water and air only the white tape is permeable to Natural gas and will leak. Always always soap up your fittings after turning on the gas not sure where your nose was trained but its just standard practice to soap the fitting up a fitting may be cracked due to over tightening. You are required 18 inches of copper pipe connected to the tank the heat will affect the plastic pex piping. And I hope to hell you didn't use the old draft hood off the old tank. I was called out to a house a women and baby where being poisoned by carbon monoxide the plumber had installed the old draft hood on the new tank and the gas was not combusting properly inside the new tank and spilling into the house causing a major Hazard could of killed the occupants. Also you should have piped the relief line over the drain hole if it goes off it will cause a major flood. And I would never use those shark bites expensive and not necessary soldering a couple of couplings is easy.

[@FredD63]

Exactly 👊🏼 many shortcuts that we get called back to repair the right way … use pipe dope not Teflon tape and never reuse the old hood

[@mikespain8655]

Really good informative video that sends the right stuff you need to know. When my 18 year old gas water heater takes a crap, I will go buy one and DIY.

[@fishongethenet]

Great video! Thanks!

[@cliffperrino3015]

thanx for making the job doable

[@TonyWadkins]

The anode rod on a Bradford White is part of the hot water outlet not the cold inlet. All other manufacturers use a separate bung hole for the anode only.

[@rawbacon]

No wonder I don't see one on mine, It's over 15 years old, not sure it's worth changing now.

[@RayleighCriterion]

@@rawbacon The sacrificial rod usually needs to be changed after 5 to 6 years, my hot water tank is 21 years old now and I've never changed the rod.

[@rawbacon]

@@RayleighCriterion I think I'll just leave well enough alone.....Everything is working A-OK no point in messing with it after all these years.

[@mabahokano7567]

​@@RayleighCriterionmagnesium lasts a few years longer than aluminum

[@thomastommy1192]

Great video thanks for sharing. I live in an old Apartment house. Every few years the water heater goes up. The repairmen have started using the Shark links. I wanted to see how everything works. So if I ever needed to do this by myself. I could do it. The repairmen here tell me just enough to not know what I am doing one hundred percent. I will look forward to your new videos. I truly hope you have a blessed New Year.

[@luisbernardez4853]

Excellent work buddy!!

[@NK-bc5xw]

Best video on KZbin. Great job!

[@joeflanagan174]

Hey great video. Thanks for your time. I've seen a few options for R and Ring a tank. There is your demonstration with shark bite and flex gas line. There's the anti-burst SS H and C lines, with flex yellow gas line, and finally, the tried and true old fashioned hard plumbed, soldered. I used to believe the best was the hard plumb, but recently hearing the the braided SS lines and flex gas line are SAFER, given the earthquake considerations, vibration and danger of tipping. I am able to solder, but is there a "best" method you would recommend, as a pro plumber, taking into consideration the above concerns? Thanks again for your time!

[@bonnieebrown]

Thank you for this well-done video. I'm not going to change out a water heater, but I'm going to install a hot water recirculator pump on my few-months-old heater, and this has given me the courage to attempt it. When I got a quote for the water heater, I also got an estimate for the recirculator, and that alone with labor was going to be about $1,000. I just bought a recirculator for $160 from a hardware store that's going out of business. My heater's hot water outlet has one of those flexible copper tubes, so the installation won't be too difficult, I think.

[@eirizarry2568]

Same here.....new water heater $340......labor $ 1,000 removal of old tank $ 60, total $1400......labor is crazy....And I thought my attorney charged me a lot.

[@smartplumber5570]

Very nice! Thank you!

[@danielvelezdiaz5851]

Most of residential plumbing work,it just common sense!!! and new products are made with diy in mind.In the trades universe,you'll find everything!!! honest and dishonest,and this applies for everything in life.

[@stevefoskin8764]

Excellent video, one of the best I've seen. Thanks

[@Mukundanghri]

Thanks, brother!

[@CapitalWheeler]

New products sure make it easier

[@wonkyburn4278]

Very good vid. The best I've seen on the subject.

[@honestycounts9352]

Most people never have any leaks with a SharkBite fitting at a hot water heater, but 1 out of 10 homeowners will experience a SharkBite failure at the water heater after only 10 years, and that leak will cause a lot of damage if there is not a floor drain nearby. If you are using a Sharkbite like that, then ALWAYS pressure-wrap the SharkBite fitting and the copper pipe itself with self-fusing silicone tape that is designed to seal pinhole leaks in pipes. That way 'WHEN' the o-rings on the SharkBite fails, the high-pressure wrapping of tape over the fitting will hold in the water and prevent any leaks. But you really have to pull HARD on that silicone tape when you are wrapping it around the pipe, you have to pull hard to create the pressure on the pipe and fitting from the tape that will be greater than the water pressure inside the pipe. It's a lot easier to simply use solder (or ProPress fittings if you've got the expensive tools already).

[@rodgraff1782]

Why is everyone so afraid of soft shouldering?

[@mabahokano7567]

​@@rodgraff1782most DIY folks use propane instead of MAP gas and this causes issues.

[@anthonybatshon3715]

Your very good

[@theyenvy.shay_544]

I enjoyed watching this ...... thanks

[@mdschererco]

Thank you . Very helpful video.

[@gholakata4404]

Great job, thank you

[@pm1035]

Hey thanks for that great video! Do you have to remove the plastic thing in the Shark Bite? or is that just your prefernce?

[@pane2125]

Very helpful video!

[@suaibochosuta7595]

I've used them with 100% success but I pay great attention to deburring and even sanding the fresh cut Copper's edge then I put a small amount of Dow Corning 111 silicone grease on my finger and reach up into the fitting and apply a small amount directly to the o ring.

[@monmixer]

Great job. shark bites are wonderful and amazing.

[@tabauknight]

Thanks for making the video, it helped me change my hot water tank.

[@RunE076]

Tillman A Bauknight II I’m praying for you lol

[@S_a_n22]

Nice and shinny tools...

[@4KDisneyTV]

I’ll save you the 29 minutes. Go buy shark bite water heater flexible braided hoses. Comes with new shut off valve also on them.

[@crand20033]

Do those hoses have to be made of copper to avoid the dielectric response causing corrosion between the hoses and the copper pipes?

[@4KDisneyTV]

Don’t know. Shark bit has been around for a long time now and haven’t heard of anyone saying they failed.

[@anthonywilliams3048]

As a plumber i have seen several of the braided hoses fail. And with water pressure shot holes thru the sheetrock causing a lot of damage. Would never use them.

[@bigweiner92]

This guy didn't even install the tank to code and sharkbites are garbage. I've seen them fail numerous times

[@williamknighton7416]

Real plumbers don't use shark bites or braided supplies lines on water heaters. Those are only used by lazy amateurs

[@VideoNOLA]

I think it should at least be mentioned that most local plumbing codes require at least 18" total pipe length between the water heater and plastic tubing like Pex (seen crimped onto copper assemblies just above unit). Something work taking into account when arbitrarily shortening those metal stubs! Sharkbite makes great flex connectors (with or without built-in ball valves) just for this purpose.

[@eddiemata3now]

Also, he used white tape on gas instead of the yellow tape..🤷‍♂️. Not sure if its code just here in texas but..

[@brianbushay8283]

18" above the top of the tank before transitioning to plastic as well as 6" from the flue pipe

[@davidjeffreys9063]

Hello. Now i have to do heating and plumbing work when the need arises and one of the small things you pick up over time, and is what i do as well is, as an example is to work on the 22mm copper first and then the smaller 15mm pipe second because it's easier to bend an alter 15mm pipe around a 22mm pipe rather than the other way round. The reason i say this is because this applies to the flue and the copper in this video. Firstly that flue doesn't look vertical and seems to be catching or being obstructed by the copper work. What would have been better is to get the flue vertical and right first and then do the copper work after using pulled bends and any soldered joints to work round the flue, although your point is not to solder, i think if you had used elbows, bends etc the pipework would look better. I say 22mm and 15mm as that's what we use in the UK but it might be half inch and three quarter where you are maybe

[@normfromga]

Only where there are 30mm in an inch...🤔

[@kenardparker]

Excellent video! I've installed an electric water heater before but need to install a gas version at the in-laws. You gave a very detailed instruction on this installation. Thank you!

[@timothydemarco3525]

I’m a new subscriber

[@joesmith5302]

A lot of pros in these comments nit picking this guy. Could it be that the pros that charge $400 or $500 for this job don't want to be bypassed by the homeowners that are finding out that they can do it themselves?

[@rayluna9860]

Following code and steps are a must. A Waterheater is a bomb if not plumbed properly.

[@arcadion448]

SharkBite fittings are a wonderful tool for a DIY or people who don't know how to solder. But, him not showing as the correct steps is a disservice. Need to clean the copper pipe, debur the copper, and use the SharkBite depth tool to see if you've pushed the fitting correctly. This half assed install can cause leaks and make people hesitate to use SharkBite.

[@letzburn1779]

Joe, I would hope you hire this guy or take his advice so a simple water heater replacement costs you thousands in damage to your home. And really, telling the public that he can just check for leaks with his nose. THAT'S YOUR FAMILIES LIVES YOUR PUTTING IN THIS GUYS HANDS!!!

[@arcadion448]

@@rayluna9860 , water heater cannot bomb if not plumbed correctly. Water has nothing to do with explosions. Its the gas connection that needs to be leak-free.

[@beanstyx2732]

Yes sir they don’t want u to do it your self 👍

[@gogaton]

Thanks, you make look so easy.

[@ronshansby4438]

Very complete and detailed. Thank you. You might say something about licensing and inspecion requirements for installers in some jurisdictions, like Montgomery County Maryland's WSSC requirements. This would mean that DIY installations may not be allowed there.

[@mtsflorida]

I didn't hear you say anything about burs that may be created when you cut the copper tubing lines. Some pipe cutters that cost over $40 may prevent burrs but the cheaper kind for $15 could be a problem so you need a de-burring tool or oval file and steel wool or round brush to smooth the cut pieces about a half inch inside and out especially around the cut to taper the end a little if not the bur will create a vortex that will erode about an inch from the connect to give you a pin hole leak over time.

[@JosePadilla-yj1jm]

Good jod my fiend thank help me nise video

[@glennsmith6380]

Great video

[@honolulu1476]

Very informative video. Thanks

[@thomasquinn5481]

a real sloppy looking job, he said b vent, it wasn"t, flue pipe not cut square, thats why my cost is always more

[@ICooke11]

Thomas Quinn he called it B vent, when it is C vent, he called it a braided hose, and it's a corrugated stainless steel gas appliance connector, venting is a hack job....be careful who you let into your home to do work.

[@twolfe4295]

The cold inlet is a dip tube. The hot outlet is the anode. Also, there may be an additional anode in the top.

[@toroscosmicos9889]

All of the toolbar critics....guy did a good job of showing exactly how to do the job without sweating copper...which is an antiquated process.

[@bigblue3568]

minus the very important gas leak test

[@mabahokano7567]

​@@bigblue3568He said plainly that he skipped it because he is a plumber and knows very well how to wrap the connections to ensure that they will not leak.

[@kim99may]

Date is good idea!

[@karenfrye4546]

Great info!

[@brucecartwright4760]

I'm only going to get a couple of points because I could go on for a while he needs to learn the difference between a dip tube and a Anno rod you're supposed to have 18 inch of copper pipe between the top of the tank and the pex or cpvc pipe because you could melt the line you should never run a dryer line to a hot water tank and someone else mentioned details buring the pipe we definitely have to do that because there's a chance of the fitting shooting off the pipe thank you.

[@kajekage9410]

I'm confused about the sediment tap. Is that just the hose connection at the bottom? And did you keep the water on to keep pressure? If you did that how did the tank fully empty?

[@Yophillips3272]

The guy at home depot tried to sell me on the shark bites. I told him heck no. I already had sharkbites in my house 3 out of 4 were leaking. Soldering is actually super easy. Plus cheaper. And that little blue propane tank has lasted me 5yrs! I've used it for seized bolts, starting bonfires, and even powering a small grill when I ran out of propane. And it's still kicking.

[@JRig2Stx]

Do You Need To Sand The Pipes Before Using Shark Bite? And Don't You Use The Yellow Teflon Tape For Gas

[@crand20033]

Use pipe dope.

[@Dhi-fe5eu]

Great video, what could happen if u left the plastic sleeve in the shark bite fitting when attaching to copper?

[@gammatnt]

nice video. I have a question . Is a 55 gallon water heater enough for 6 adults? or should i get a 75 gallon?

[@gammatnt]

i would recommend a 75 gallon

[@michaelt721]

Great video, very informative. I was wondering what the valve on the cold water line was for, or what is that called. Not the water valve but the other one with the black handle. Thank you

[@critterwhisperer]

That’s not a valve that turns on and off, it is what’s called a vacuum breaker. Without going into a long explanation, what it does is prevent the water from being sucked back out of the tank the wrong direction should a negative pressure happen somewhere in the water system. It’s a cross contamination prevention device and is required by code.

[@MrTachyon3000]

You might want to soap test the gas fittings you installed cause that minor tightening does not convince me. Also the last thing you should do before you walk away from it, is to test and make sure the vent is venting properly.

[@rodneyespinosa7455]

and if he would have turned the tank more to the right the vent pipe would not be touching the back flow valve

[@gyver471]

He definitely gets an A for effort for trying to explain and simplify things but lord have mercy there are so many things wrong with this video it’s scary. I feel bad for a person that listens to this man.

[@im12runb4trouble]

I cant drain mine. I broke the little part that holds the valve handle off. Can that whole drain faucet be replaced? If not i'm looking at getting another hot water heater huh? Its only 3 to 4 years old but only been drained once.. Second time there was to much crap inside and i couldn't break it loose enough to drain faster then a dripping so didn't get much out after 3 hours and gave up. third time I broke handle and piece it attaches to off. So what happens now if I cant clean it out? water wont get hot? It does have a pressure relief valve up top to keep it from exploding on me and thats working good.Thanks

[@kidalwys]

This guy is going to kill someone not checking gas. Using Teflon tape on gas. The exhaust vent pipe looks like it was on half assed I have seen homeowner install better than that.

[@crand20033]

He said he is experienced enough to know it won't leak.

[@Whisgers]

I thought the same no burner,soundness or flue analysis testing

[@blueg3027]

Lol there’s nothing wrong with Teflon on gas. Just don’t use it outside and make sure it’s certified for gas. Not sure why this dude used white though. I use both Teflon and dope and have never had a leak on either.

[@markkramer2908]

Great video. Explained very well and so easy to understand. Anyone that complains about this is jealous is all.

[@scottb_02]

Is there an electrical hook up or is it battery? Not deburring the IDs or cleaning the ODs of the cut copper before shark bite install bugged me a little, but otherwise very good!

[@philipshih8653]

I like your video’s about replacing the water heater tank My home had two tank Gas 50 gallons 40,000 btu But the original route was wrong One cold water in pipe One hot water out pipeline The old setting was they connected both tank by overflow each other’s And let one tank with hot water go to the house Before I installed my new 2 tanks I want have separate cold water and two hot water Can I do that The second tank is for upstairs I don’t use the upstairs hot water very often How to do that Can I called you Philip S I’m in Dallas Texas