How to install a new water heater - Step-by-step guide how to replace your leaking gas water heater. By watching this DIY how-to video tutorial you can learn all the steps necessary to install a new 50 gal gas water heater located in the garage. Bradford White - Rheem - Ruud - AO Smith - Whirlpool - State - GE
Bellow is a list with links to the water heaters, supplies and tools needed to complete a 30, 40 or 50 gal gas water heater replacement:
40 gal BRADFORD WHITE gas water heater Model# RG240T6N - amzn.to/3Fo8eg8 - this water heater will not ship and is not to be installed in most zip codes in CA and UT, that require Ultra Low-Nox water heaters due to the SCAQMD rule.
40 Gal AO Smith Model# 6-50-NBRT gas water heater - amzn.to/3Utvk9I - this water heater will not ship and is not to be installed in most zip codes in CA and UT, that require Ultra Low-Nox water heaters due to the SCAQMD rule.
50 Gal AO Smith Model# 6-40-NOCT gas water heater - amzn.to/3Ur9Lqm - this water heater will not ship and is not to be installed in most zip codes in CA and UT, that require Ultra Low-Nox water heaters due to the SCAQMD rule.
3/4" X 3/4" X 24" long water connectors - amzn.to/3uf8GHc
WD-40 lubricant for the water flexes - amzn.to/3VmoeVC
Metal air vent screws #8, 1/2" long - amzn.to/3H2kuo7
Aluminum foil to seal the air vent - amzn.to/3VHBx2F or amzn.to/3GXv7sd
Water heater earthquake straps - amzn.to/3sNx4jT
1/2" X 1/2" Gas ball valve - amzn.to/3eJPbPr or amzn.to/3pPFFkh
24" X 1/2" Gas flex connector - amzn.to/3FSbcr6 or amzn.to/3zko8DF
Sediment trap:
1/2" black tee - amzn.to/3pKREiY or amzn.to/3G0PLnK
1/2" X 4" black nipple - amzn.to/3pJGFX0 /get two/
1/2" black cap - amzn.to/3FOQp81
Monster Blue Tape - amzn.to/3JzzbO8 or amzn.to/3JB7q7J
Pipe Threat Sealant - amzn.to/3sQdzqQ or amzn.to/3mMAkIf
24" Drip pan - amzn.to/3H3utcL
Tools needed:
My favorite pliers sets:
- Single Pliers Medium Size - amzn.to/3sZfwBc
- Two Pliers Set, Medium & Large - amzn.to/3znkMQC
- Three Pliers Set, Small, Medium & Large - amzn.to/3pMuyII
- Best Multi-tool screwdriver - amzn.to/3FmIalL
- Best drain hose for water heater install - amzn.to/3VtgUaU
- Water heater dolly - amzn.to/3B6OJq9
- Lifting cart /it saves your back/ - amzn.to/3H5On6M
Pressure Gauge Hose Bib Connection - amzn.to/3ENOShb or amzn.to/3mP8hbg or amzn.to/3qGQDrs
Solder torch - amzn.to/3VKgrAW
Solder - amzn.to/3zkoSIX
Soldering Flux - amzn.to/3zno06G
Solder brush - amzn.to/32U17vs
Best Copper pipe cutters set - amzn.to/3ulCJwZ
Copper pipe cleaning brush - amzn.to/3EY7Tj9
Best RIDGID Copper pipe reamer - amzn.to/3H0TTrs
Budget copper pipe brush and reamer - amzn.to/3H5MQO4
Shop Vac to vacuum out the water - amzn.to/3XTDOd7
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:47 Measure water pressure PSI
2:10 Drain water heater
3:02 Turn off the water to the house
3:36 Disconnect the water connectors
4:40 Disconnect the gas line of the water heater
5:15 Unsolder and remove T&P line
6:06 Remove the exhaust vent of the water heater
6:16 Remove the earthquake straps
6:45 How to choose your new water heater
7:44 Install the new temperature and pressure relief valve
9:28 Removing the water of of the drip pan
11:16 Remove the old water heater out of its place
13:17 Remove the water lines of the water heater
14:36 Lift up the new water heater in place
15:15 Connect the new water heater exhaust vent
17:17 Water heater installation tips and tricks
18:42 Install new water heater flex connectors
21:36 Reconnect the earthquake straps
23:16 Install sediment trap/drip leg/ and gas flex connector
28:38 Install drip pan overflow fitting
30:01 Solder the pressure relief discharge line
36:22 Fill up the water heater with water
38:12 Relight gas water heater
40:05 What are the water heater pipe insulations used for
40:18 Checking the old water heater anode rod dissolve state
41:08 The new water heater installation has been completed
27 июл 2024
