Dielectric Connection Water Heater

A dielectric union fitting is one which is often used in water supply lines and other connections which require an adapter to be placed between two different pipes.

Dielectric connection water heater.

Fip x 3 4 in. Water chemistry affects the rate of galvanic corrosion. Get free shipping on qualified dielectric fitting water heater accessories or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department. Screw on the galvanized half of the dielectric union and tighten it using a wrench.

This video details how to replace the dielectric unions nipples of the water heater that make up the hot and cold connections coming from and going to the wa. Dielectric fitting water heater accessories water heater parts the home depot. Some plumbers opine that lined nipples sold by some manufacturers for water heater hookup reduce the galvanic corrosion risk at those connections. In new construction where more careful code compliance and enforcement are applied dielectric or brass fittings are more common.

Push fit x 18 in. The adapter is used to connect pipes of different types together for example a copper pipe and iron pipe.