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What Customers Are Saying
The product is generally well-received, with customers finding it to be of good quality and performing as expected. Key positives include the product working properly and being well-made at a fair price. However, some customers felt the product was too expensive, especially for a 2-inch pipe. Overall, the product meets or exceeds customer expectations, though the price may be a concern for some.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Good to have hot water heater item.
Would RecommendI bought this item to connect to flex water lines coming off my hot water heater that required extra length. This part package also states that it reduces corrosion and heat lose. Worked great for me!
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Too long. It leaks.
Would Not RecommendI used these nipples to plumb a hot water tank. I screwed one inti the hit water exit and cold water inlet on the top of my AO Smith electric water heater. Then I attached a braided hose line to the other end of one nipple, and a gate valve on the other nipple. I sealed them with Teflon tape and they leaked. I tried again with pipe dope and they still leaked. The problem seemed to be that the threaded ends were bottoming out in the tank and the other fittings. The plastic part of the nipple prot...
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not long enough
Would Not RecommendThese are not universal. They cannot be used in the hot water heaters sold at Lowes. The threading is correct but the length of the item is not long enough to clear the insulation on top of hot water heater.
Verified Purchaser
So far so good
Would RecommendJust installed them a few days ago. But they buttoned won nice an tight and I am looking forward to the dielectric feature avoiding the corrosion issue that happened on the ones these replaced.
Verified Purchaser
Met the heeds
Would RecommendThese nipples met the intended purpose. One had a bad starter thread which made it difficult to start however once it got started threaded smoothly. I think the cost should be about 25% less.
Verified Purchaser
Does the trick
Would RecommendVery essential for your water heater if your going to use copper connecting lines. Seem to be pretty good quality.
Verified Purchaser
Nice idea for older hw heaters
Would Not RecommendThe dielectric nipples are a must for the hw installation but new hw heaters come with the heat trap already built in so no need to pay extra. Check your new hw heater first before purchasing.
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