Question: My plumber worked quickly but didn’t seem concerned about the copper pipes being straight or plumb. The copper is pushed in from the outgoing PVC pipe. He said it’s fine, but I’m not sure. Should I get this fixed? Answer: In plumbing, the precision of pipe installation is crucial to avoid problems down the… Continue reading Is My Copper Plumbing Installation Done Right?
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Should I Use Brass Unions for My Water Heater Installation?
Question: I’m installing a new 50-gallon Bradford White gas water heater. The heater has typical dielectric steel nipples with heat savers. I’ve heard of issues with steel and brass dielectric unions. I was thinking about using solid brass non-dielectric pipe unions threaded onto the tank’s steel nipples, then adding a 6-inch brass nipple and stainless… Continue reading Should I Use Brass Unions for My Water Heater Installation?