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Old 5/20/07, 10:05 PM
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Default Re: gas water heater vent

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Would it be normal (or a good idea) to replace them each time the WH is replaced? (Flexable things tend to crack or break without notice). I know that they are made more durable but, would you replace them when replacing a WH?
Copper flex, I would change out. Newer installations are typically steel-braided (as my own currently is). These last much longer. . .



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