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how to remove Watts connector hose?

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#1 ·
Installing new Lowe's Whirlpool 40g Gas water heater.
Leaks at the cold input hose connecting receptacle at top of tank.
The water heater tank top has 3/4" plastic female receptacle.
We used Watts stainless steel 3/4" MIP there, (other end is 3/4" FIP to the water faucet, and host length is 18" - got this hose at Home Depot).

When I try to remove this cold water hose, it just turn and turn and will not come out. What can I do? Thank you.
 

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I hate to even suggest this, but if you really can't get it, you're left with 2 options


1 : buy a new water heater

2 : Remove the sheet metal cover off the top (possibly destroying it) and then you should be able to reach the fitting.


:eek::no:
 
#11 · (Edited)
Wait !


I have an idea now......


You say the part inside of the water heater is a male threaded end, right?

If yes :

Cut the supply off flush with the top of the tank. Buy a nipple extractor for 3/4" pipe. (these are the kind I like http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=90215&d=1295325682 )


Stick the nipple extractor into the male end, and try to get it out that way.


If that doesn't work, then revert to the other two options.
 
#13 ·
this Whirlpool at Lowes' NG 40 gallon water heater tank top has plastic female threaded receptacle.

the GE at HomeDepot NG 40 Gallon water heater tank, at top also has exact same plastic female threaded receptacle.

we are returning this to Lowes'.

Getting different type at Orchard Supply.
 
#16 ·
No offense, but there is absolutely no way that the connections are plastic. They are steel threaded pieces that get welded to the steel tank. The water heater needs to hold pressure and even at 65PSI, that tank is holding a lot of pressure (it is pounds per square inch after all). There's no way that they stuck a piece of plastic in the tank, especially for suck a vital connection.
 
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