{"product_id":"1x3-4x18-nxn-s-s-flex","title":"1X3\/4X18 NXN S\/S FLEX","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1pe40ju\" data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e📦 Product description:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"182\"\u003ecorrugated stainless steel flex connector\u003c\/strong\u003e used to connect water supply lines between piping and fixtures (commonly water heaters).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8e0lu4\" data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e🧾 Breaking it down:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"njjf88\" data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"321\"\u003e1 X 3\/4 X 18\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s0139g\" data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e1\" inlet size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rzsp78\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e3\/4\" outlet size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dqvktb\" data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e18\" length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1beoa0c\" data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"486\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eNXN\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cem data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eNPT x NPT (male threaded both ends or nipple connections, depending on vendor shorthand)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u9b2nq\" data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eS\/S\u003c\/strong\u003e → Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i1ohe9\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eFLEX\u003c\/strong\u003e → Flexible corrugated connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"566\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"c5okp3\" data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e🔧 What it’s used for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17hnjen\" data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eConnecting \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"625\"\u003ewater heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kx2hgv\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eHooking up plumbing fixtures to supply lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nndtda\" data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eAllowing flexibility where rigid pipe would be difficult to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4a7ccy\" data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eAbsorbing vibration and minor movement in piping systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1picb6u\" data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e⚙️ Typical specs:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ic2h8m\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eCorrugated 304 stainless steel body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u9eo5b\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eBrass or stainless end fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1967ja\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eTemperature rated up to ~180–250°F (model dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ph5dvs\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"986\"\u003ePressure rated ~125–200 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bf6ehy\" data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eNSF\/ANSI approved for potable water in most versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ri34xr\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e🧠 Simple explanation:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eIt’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eflexible stainless steel water line that connects a 1-inch pipe to a 3\/4-inch pipe over an 18-inch span\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly used on water heaters so installation doesn’t require rigid alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RECTORSEAL CORPORATION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411378762017,"sku":"SWC134X18","price":13.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/download_1_bb87e105-5c9a-4966-a3a9-0f61a9d88b2e.jpg?v=1778179346","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/1x3-4x18-nxn-s-s-flex","provider":"Standard Plumbing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}