The 3/4 inch x 12 inch SharkBite water heater connector allows you to easily connect your hot and cold water supply lines to your water heater. After applying pipe thread tape to the MIP nipples on your water heater, thread the FIP end of the water heater connector onto the tank and tighten with channel locks. Then simply push the SharkBite Push-Fit end onto Copper, PEX or CPVC pipes and your water heater is connected. The braided stainless steel connectors are available in different lengths from 12 inch-24 inch and are also available in corrugated stainless steel. SharkBite water heater connectors will decrease the amount of time and effort needed to install a water heater in your home and are the fastest way to complete your project.