If you are considering buying a new water heater, you might want to do it soon because updates to the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) that will go into effect April 16 will impact your choices and costs in the future.
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I just bought a new natural gas water heater and will be using a 3/4" flex connect kit.
Which one of the 2 flex kits below is preferred?
The HD kit is basically a rubber hose inside a braided stainless-steel sheath. The one at Lowes is corrugated stainless-steel (no rubber core).