The copper ring is then pushed to the end of the tube over the fitting and a pex crimping.
Water heater to pex connection.
The copper ring slips over the end of the pex tube and a fitting is then inserted into the pex tube.
How to connect pex tubing to a water heater.
Step 3 solder the copper stub to the water heater.
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Step 2 connect the metal connector to the water heater.
Step 1 shut down the water supply.
Step 4 prepare the pex tubing.
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From your water heater and connect the pex to the pipe.
According to the irc you must have 18 inch clearance from the top of the water heater to your pex connection.
Sharkbite makes this easier with flexible water heater connectors that bend without kinking to reconnect lines.
Whether plumbing a hot water heater with pex or another pipe type you won t have to waste time repiping or reconfiguring water supply lines.
First extend a pipe 18 in.
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Pex can t be directly connected to a water heater.
Can i connect pex to my water heater.