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kc (NJ)
Like subject says, I'm curious if I can cut the copper piping above the water heater and add a sharkbite t. (Even though it's the supply line, it's still warm for some reason). I'd run piping for a new faucet to the front of the house from the new sharkbite. The heater is located in the garage.
Would this be ok to do or do I have to stay away from the plumbing near the water heater?
Thanks!
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Doug E. (CA)
even better would be to cut the Tee to a cold water line close to your new faucet.
but to answer your question....no problem cutting the tee in near the heater.
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kc (NJ)
Thanks Doug! The reason I'm thinking about cutting near heater is because it's the only accessible pipe in garage and it's near where I'd put the sillcock. All of the rest of the plumbing is in crawlspace towards rear of house and would require more piping and drilling a hole through the cement. I suppose there is also the water main coming from the curb somewhere underground in front yard, but I doubt that's wise to screw with. Thanks again for your thoughts.
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golliath (CO)
ok to do this. might want check valve if you dont want any warm water-though it will quickly turn to cold-it is just rising up supply line though not a big deal imho
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kc (NJ)
Thanks golliath. This makes my life easier.
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