Removing hot and cold water hoses from fittings

[deeman]

I am planning to bypass the hot water heater(HWH). I see there is a cheapo option to find a piece of hose and hose clamp it temporarily to the red and blue lines going into the HWH.

Is there a trick to remove the red and blue hoses from their fittings - a twist, turn and pull or ??? I am assuming they are removed from their connectors for this cheapo bypass - right?

 

[jgoedd99]

The cheapest way is to use an 18" long section of 5/8 inch heater hose and 2 hose clamps. That is my method.

As far as the connectors go, there is a C shaped clip that keeps the blue/red hose locked in. Pull the C shaped clip out (don't loose it), push in the fitting end, and pull the red/blue hose out. A small screwdriver or needlenose pliers helps to remove the clip. Slip the 5/8" heater hose over each end (connect the blue inlet to the red outlet) and put a hose clamp on each. Drain the hot water tank by opening the drain valve, while opening the pressure relief valve to let air in.

Good luck

JohnG

 

[Henry Boyd]

An easier way is to remove the fitting from the copper nipple on the tank and then insert the other plastic tube in the fitting. Or buy a few inches of 15 mm tubing and connect the two plastic fittings.

Henry


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