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cessnat37
Hello,
My electric hot water heater tank is AO Smith model# E6-50R45DV 110. Serial# is 1849112897919.I need to replace the nipple/dip tube combo.
The replacement part for this is 100270743.
3/4 Inch NPT
40.5 inch length and .65 inch diameter dip tube
5 inch long nipple
The price they charge for this seems like a rip-off if you ask me. Can I make my own nipple/dip tube and save money?
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bsipps (PA)
The nipple is 3/4” the dip tube is thinner so it can fit through the cold port to my knowledge you cannot make your own dip tube using standard plumbing materials
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bernabeu (SC)
shop around
the prices vary by almost 100%
you could NOT build it yourself cheaper
[www.bing.com]
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packy (MA)
if it were me, i would just make my own set up.
dip tube about 3-4 bucks and the appropriate size stainless nipple. also about 3-4 bucks
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note the gasket and flare at the top
this not a home made replacement.
[pipingnow.com] stainless nipple will give you better flow and last longer than the heater
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bernabeu (SC)
packy,
that is only ONE of the dip tubes on that page
MOST of the OTHER tubes are way way more expensive
I found the OP's part number for UNDER $25 SHIPPED on the referenced 'Bing' search.
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Curly (CA)
Could he just reconfigure the piping and have the cold feed go through the drain port , eliminate dip tube and plug off the cold feed on top of the heater ?
Of across make sure there are not dead end runs......
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Author:
cessnat37
The cheapest I could find is about $33 with shipping. And they're out of stock till next month.
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hj (AZ)
We used to make them with piece of 1/2" soft copper with a flare on the end so it did not drop into the tank. In the 50s Rheem water heaters had a problem with their dip tubes and we had to take them out and replace them with the tubing.
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Author:
NoHub (MA)
I remember making your own by flaring out copper.
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bernabeu (SC)
40-50" of 1/2" (nominal) Cu
Torch to anneal end for flaring
Flaring tool
Nipple
? what would that add up to for a DIYer ?
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cessnat37
From reading all your responses and looking online,I don't see evidence of significant savings in making it myself.
Chances are I would have to go to a plumbing supply place which charge high prices. I'll have to get it at one of the big box stores.Thanks
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hj (AZ)
You do not have to anneal soft copper,
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bernabeu (SC)
correct
but
? where can one buy 40-50" of 'soft' a/k/a annealed copper ?
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bernabeu (SC)
HOWEVER:
48" - cut to length
[www.plumbingsupply.com]
available through our sponsor - under $10 (+ shipping)
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