Dielectric Water Heater Connector

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Dielectric water heater connector.

Water heater connectors with a fip branch for a two gallon expansion tank are available. Ron hasil lic 058 160417. Get free shipping on qualified dielectric fitting water heater accessories or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department. We offer dielectric unions in a range of configurations sizes and materials.

This article describes the building code and practical requirements for a dielectric fitting when connecting copper piping to steel pipes or steel fittings such as at the top of a water heater. Flex connector model 222720npp 18 89 18 89. Copper to the water heater needs either a dielectric union or a brass fitting to make the transition. You don t have to pay special attention to the water connections if your tank has brass or copper connectors and the pipes in your house are copper.

Each fip swivel connection contains a thick rubber gasket for a tight seal and serves as a dielectric union. The gasket is made with silicone rubber and a nylon insert. Dielectric unions dielectric unions are used in commercial and residential applications to prevent accelerated corrosion and deterioration in the piping system due to galvanic and stray current. It is installed between pipes made from dissimilar metal.

Dielectric unions are used to join pipes made from different metals to prevent accelerated corrosion in the piping system. Galvanized can be hooked directly to the water heater just fine. This fitting is utilized to transition between steel and copper piping with a maximum operating pressure of 250 psi and 180 degrees fahrenheit. Fip mip sioux chief water heater connectors are available with and 1 mip or fip swivel connection.

In a top mount or side mount application.