Built from 304 stainless steel, this 24-inch water heater flex connector uses a corrugated design that flexes without kinking, keeping the seal tight even when routed around tight bends behind a water heater. The longer 24-inch length gives extra reach for installations where the shutoff valve sits farther from the heater's inlet, useful in boiler rooms or utility closets with awkward clearances. Both ends terminate in 1-inch FIP threads, so it connects directly to most residential and light commercial water heaters and softeners without needing extra adapters. The braided steel construction is rated for up to 250 PSI and temperatures up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, standing up to pressure swings and hot water that ordinary rubber lines can't handle long term. Lead-free construction keeps the water supply safe, and at 1.31 pounds the connector installs easily by hand in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, or boiler rooms alike.