SharkBite Braided Flexible Water Heater Connector SharkBite x FIP, braided flexible water heater connector. SharkBite's braided flexible water heater connectors are great for easily connecting your hot and cold water supply lines to your water heater. Simply apply pipe thread to the MIP nipples on the water heater and then thread the female connection of the connector to the nipple and tighten with channel locks or a similar tool. These hoses are also available in Corrugated Stainless Steel and are also available with an integrated Ball Valve. Approvals ASME A112.18.6-2009/CSA B125/6-200 NSF/ANSI 372-2010 NSF/ANSI 61. Size 3/4 In. SB x 3/4 In. FIP, Length 24 In., Material Braided Stainless Steel, Pkg Qty 1 Warning This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.