[Shop-talk] more water heater

[Mark Andy]

Howdy,

So the water heater thread makes me ask this...

I need to replace our water heater, as its leaking a bit under the tank. 
It was apparently made in '91, so hey, whatever.

Its currently mounted 'fixed' with the water pipes soldered in directly 
and a hard gas line.

I'm wondering when I replace it if I shouldn't do it with flexible water / 
gas connections to make it a little easier to replace 10 to 20 years from 
now, as well as to make it a little easier to install.

I don't care about a few extra dollars.  I do care about chances for leaks 
/ problems.

Any been there, done that advice?

Mark