Water Heaters - Tankless water heater connection
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kharding
05-13-09, 08:08 AM
I am trying to install a tankless water heater and the connection to the heater itself is a 1/2" connection whereas all the water heater connectors at the hardware store are 3/4". How do I work around this? Also the instructions state that the compression fittings are designed exclusively for this unit so how do I add the hose, lol?
I know I should call a professional but money is tight plus I love challenges (as long as I don't burn down the house, lol). Thanks
I know I should call a professional but money is tight plus I love challenges (as long as I don't burn down the house, lol). Thanks
plumbermandan
05-13-09, 12:42 PM
what kind of heater to do you have? brand and modle please.
i havent seen a gas or water connection to any of these that werent 3/4"
i havent seen a gas or water connection to any of these that werent 3/4"
Gunguy45
05-13-09, 12:55 PM
I'm thinking maybe one of those small under sink/point of use types? Just a guess...
kharding
05-13-09, 03:27 PM
what kind of heater to do you have? brand and modle please.
i havent seen a gas or water connection to any of these that werent 3/4"
It's a Titan N120 and yes it is a 1/2" compression ring fitting. As a matter of fact, in my earlier post, I quoted the words used in their instruction booklet.
i havent seen a gas or water connection to any of these that werent 3/4"
It's a Titan N120 and yes it is a 1/2" compression ring fitting. As a matter of fact, in my earlier post, I quoted the words used in their instruction booklet.
gary kirk
05-13-09, 04:18 PM
I am trying to install a tankless water heater and the connection to the heater itself is a 1/2" connection whereas all the water heater connectors at the hardware store are 3/4". How do I work around this? Also the instructions state that the compression fittings are designed exclusively for this unit so how do I add the hose, lol?
I know I should call a professional but money is tight plus I love challenges (as long as I don't burn down the house, lol). Thanks
im curious what brand your dealing with. And as long as you have the flow I would just reduce/enlarge as needed to adapt to the unit. There is min flow rates on all tankless units...except the navien with built in buffer tank and re-circ pump
I know I should call a professional but money is tight plus I love challenges (as long as I don't burn down the house, lol). Thanks
im curious what brand your dealing with. And as long as you have the flow I would just reduce/enlarge as needed to adapt to the unit. There is min flow rates on all tankless units...except the navien with built in buffer tank and re-circ pump