Installing a Rheem Hybrid Electric Water Heater

In this video, I replace an old, leaking Rheem electric water heater with a new Rheem hybrid electric water heater (heat pump), model XE50T10H45U0. Water heater is available at Home Depot and possibly other retailers. Solder and flux: https://amzn.to/3iMJr9E Copper pipe and fitting brush: https://amzn.to/3IPrr9f Water heater hoses: https://amzn.to/3wNrcZP MAP gas torch: https://amzn.to/3LgovUK Expansion tank (if required): https://amzn.to/3tNcVdF 3/4 sweat ball valve: https://amzn.to/3uWLLAL