This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a rusted, readytoburst fitting. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)

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Richard replaces a corroded nipple fitting on a water heater.

Shopping List for How to Replace a Corroded WaterHeater Fitting:
bucket
copper pipe, threaded fitting and coupling
teflon tape
leadfree solder and flux
emery cloth

Tools for How to Replace a Corroded WaterHeater Fitting:
closequarter tubing cutter
pipe wrench
propane torch
pliers

All of the materials for this project, including copper pipe, soldering equipment, dielectric nipples, and anode rods are available at home centers and plumbing supply stores.

Parts supplied by Watertown Supply [https://www.fwwebb.com/].

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