Leak at Cold water inlet for water heater

[Dopperud]

I noticed that I had water under the kitchen hutch. I was able to trace the leak to the cold water intake of the hot water heater by removing the lower drawers - see photo. I want to remove and reseal the fitting so my question is how to access on the 337. I can see it on from the hutch, but without Reed Richards stretchability, I can not get to it. If I pull the panels from the basement, I think that it will be too far from the frame to access the fitting. Do I need to pull the hot water heater for access?

Has anyone else done this repair?

Thanks

 

[Soundsailor]

While I haven't tried that repair, if it were me I'd try coming through the panels from the passthrough before removing the heater.

 

[lesagel]

While I haven't tried that repair, if it were me I'd try coming through the panels from the passthrough before removing the heater.

Be careful not to break it off even with heater.
I did that on the hot side.

 

[mbarry1834]

I noticed that I had water under the kitchen hutch. I was able to trace the leak to the cold water intake of the hot water heater by removing the lower drawers - see photo. I want to remove and reseal the fitting so my question is how to access on the 337. I can see it on from the hutch, but without Reed Richards stretchability, I can not get to it. If I pull the panels from the basement, I think that it will be too far from the frame to access the fitting. Do I need to pull the hot water heater for access?

Has anyone else done this repair?

Thanks

I had a leak in the same area. I used

T Plus 2 1.75 oz. Non-Stick Thread Sealant Miscellaneous Repair Kit​

Be careful not to over tighten.

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