Possibly best suggestion from reader:
dremel-brush the zinc nipple and JB-Weld a brass hex fitting to it,
then wrench the nipple out?
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remove short water heater
nipple Possibly best suggestion from reader: dremel-brush the zinc nipple and JB-Weld a brass hex fitting to it, then wrench the nipple out? Search Search using google with ads |
 Loosen
screws holding top of metal tank shellto see if the top can be removed
and give more access to short nipple....... there is no way water heater manufacturers are installing short nipples after the tank top is put in place... ... otherwise they wouldn't be installing short nipples... It takes quite a bit of wrestling to remove lid according to Marc who contacted me after getting nowhere with Bradford White phone representative. I suggested that he remove the lid on top of heater, and he sent photos showing result.  Even with
the lid off, the insulation needs to be cut away or removed, and
according to Marc there is still not enough space for a big pipe wrench.Marc didn't go further with the project, and didn't cut the insulation ... he concluded that the Bradford White combo anode rod that is connected to cold water inlet is unserviceable and cannot be inspected or replaced ... rendering the Bradford White heater at the bottom of my recommendation for new heater because all Bradford heaters have combo anode 2019 .,.. AO Smith is best choice because they post service manuals and have hex head anode located in separate port on top of heater, but they still have the short nipple for hot and cold inlets.  Replace anode on Bradford white heater |
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Pipe extractor might
work in
a pex-lined nipple The are different styles of pipe extractors Buy: pipe extractor |
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Remove
short water heater nipple Remove water heater pipe Hard to remove Bradford White combo anode If pipe wrench alone will not do job Drive a screw extractor into the nipple Then use pipe wrench on the nipple, with crescent wrench on the screw extractor Substitute Knipex channel locks for pipe wrench Example: Bradford White anode rods are combo (connected to Hot water nipple), and the nipples are very short Buy: Spiral screw extractor Knipex channel locks Irwin pliers Resources: How to replace anode rod |
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Another
option
Insert 5/8" carriage bolt into nipple to prevent collapse Or 9/16" carriage bolt in pex-lined nipple Prevent water heater nipple from collapse Buy: Knipex channel locks Pipe wrenches |
 Just got email from person who tried this method... He says: The nail might bend... try inserting a screwdriver instead of using a nail |
1) Drill hole through nipple for stout nail or bolt 2) Use jig saw with metal cutting blade... Cut slots in 1-1/2" or 1-1/4" pipe... big pipe fits over nipple with nail. 3) Put big pipe over water heater nipple... line up slots with nail Might work Heat nipple with torch Buy: Jig saws Jig saw blades |
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Replace
with brass Stainless will corrode in softened water Use 6 wraps of teflon tape on threads. 6 wraps is standard for all water heater connections, including TP valve and anode rod etc Buy: 3/4" x 6" brass nipple Pipe threaders Resources: How to maintain water heater |
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Replace
with longer di-electric nipple<
Add 6 wraps teflon tape Prevent corrosion between water heater and flexible connections Buy: Dielectric nipples 5" di-electric nipple |
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Use
brass pipes, elbows and nipples when connecting copper pipe to
galvanized pipe Save cost of plumbing repairs Prevent electrolytic corrosion/ deterioration of galvanized pipes and clogs Use 6 wraps teflon tape on threads Do not use stainless if system has water softener. Softened water will react to stainless. Turn down softening. Buy: Brass nipples Brass elbows Resources: Low hot water pressure |
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3/4" Water heater supply line This type of supply line does NOT require teflon tape on threads Will attach directly to water heater nipple Buy: Braided water heater line |
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Related
resources: Read about dip tubes |
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