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| Posted: Sat Jul 24th, 2010 09:09 pm |
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I want to make heat traps for a new water heater but need some input. I know the best construction would be from tubing and elbows. What would be the best dimensions for an upside -down "U"? If I decide on using flexible tubing to make a heat trap, do you suggest copper or stainless steel ? Do you have any information on problems with either (like cracks and leaks)? Also, is there any dielectric activity between stainless steel and copper (or any other metal ) that would be harmful?
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26th, 2010 04:11 am |
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Hello: In general, I like to use flex connectors as it is quick and easy to make a heat trap six inches deep with a 24" connector. Either copper or stainless is probably good but might depend on your water. If it's acidic, stainless would probably hold up better. There should not be a situation where you need to put flex lines of different metals together. If putting a stainless flex on copper pipe, the dielectric on the end should separate the metals. Anyway, it's been done for years with no damage I've ever heard of  Yours, Larry
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