SharkBite Braided Flexible Water Heater Connectors are great for easily connecting your hot and cold water supply lines to your water heater. Simply apply pipe thread to the MIP nipples on the water heater and then thread the female connection on the connector to the nipple and tighten with channel locks or a similar tool. These hoses are also available in Corrugated Stainless Steel and are also available with an integrated Ball Valve.
Braided stainless steel hose
Use to connect water heater to any combination of copper, PEX, or CPVC pipe
Innovative push-fit design makes for quick and easy installation
Push-fit connections require no solder, glue, or unions
Decreases the amount of time and effort needed to connect water heater to pipe
De-mount clip allows user to release the pipe from the fitting if mistake is made (sold separately)
Corrosion resistant to improve longevity
Design certified and listed to ASSE 1061 and NSF/ANSI 372-2010 and NSF/ANSI 65