Gas PipingQuestion 264 of 360
An older flexible connector is found kinked and corroded when a water heater is replaced. What is the correct action?
a.Reuse it since it still holds pressure
b.Straighten the kink and reinstall it
c.Replace it with a new listed connector rated for the appliance
d.Wrap it in tape and leave it
Explanation
A kinked or corroded connector must be replaced with a new listed connector rated for the appliance and gas; connectors are not meant to be reused, straightened, or repaired. Kinks restrict flow and create weak points, and corrosion can lead to leaks. Installing a new connector at each appliance change is standard safe practice.
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