Supply connections at water heater...

[Norman Richards]

Are these supply connections at top of water heater OK, don't typically see this material in my areas. Appears to be braided polymer...Thanks

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Was it something like this?




Product Description

Water Heater Connectors Flexible Braided Stainless Steel ``No-Burst`` 3/4`` Mip X 3/4`` Compression Coupling Bulk Label Lgth. Ins.=18...
Each foot of No-Burst contains 250 feet of stainless stel wire. Non toxic polymer core resists chlorine and chloramines. Tightly sealed cone washers. Easy to grip, exceptionally flexible nickel plated brass hex nuts. 3/4`` female hose connectors at both en ds. Exceeds all plumbing code requirements. Meets agency standards. IAPMO Standard, PS74-95, CSA, SBCCI, FDA, NSF-61, A112.18.6 and UPC. 10 year warranty.
Hard to tell from the picture.

How about securing the lines?

[Norman Richards]

Yes, but black. Looks like what you see used for washing machine hoses. I just don't remember seeing them on water heater?

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Never saw a black one either Norman.

[Bob Elliott]

Just had those yesterday.

[bdoles2]

They are ok. Most big box stores have them. Kit comes with the hoses and the compression fittings as seen in your pic.