{"product_id":"camco-permanent-water-heater-by-pass-kit-with-brass-valves-and-8-inch-hose-for-6-gallon-tanks","title":"Camco Permanent Water Heater By-Pass Kit with Brass Valves and 8 Inch Hose for 6 Gallon Tanks","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Camco Permanent Water Heater By-Pass Kit (35953) gives you a simple, one-time installation for bypassing your water heater during winterizing. Instead of disconnecting hoses or juggling fittings every season, this kit stays permanently plumbed into your system so you can route antifreeze around the water heater with the turn of a valve handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes two brass 3-way bypass valves with shutoff, connected by a crimp-resistant, nylon-reinforced hose sized for 6-gallon water heater tanks. Because the valves provide non-restrictive flow, water and antifreeze move through the lines without unnecessary pressure loss. Valve handles include built-in flow indicators, so you can see at a glance whether the system is set to normal fill or bypass mode. The brass fittings use 1\/2 inch - 14 NPT tapered threads for a secure, leak-resistant connection, and Teflon tape is included to help seal the joints on installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce installed, winterizing no longer requires disassembling water heater connections: you simply switch the valves to bypass, and your water pump draws antifreeze through the fresh water lines instead of filling and wasting antifreeze in the water heater tank. This is designed for 6-gallon RV and camper water heater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35953\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValve Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Valves:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValve Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-way brass bypass valve with shutoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValve Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flow indicator handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHose Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHose Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crimp-resistant nylon reinforced hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 gallon water heater tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 inch - 14 NPT tapered threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teflon tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.99 inches wide x 17.19 inches high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.63 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited 1 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 014717359535\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for 6-gallon water heater tanks using 1\/2 inch - 14 NPT tapered thread connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tank size is the Camco 35953 By-Pass Kit designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is sized for 6-gallon water heater tanks, with an 8 inch hose connecting its two brass valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many valves come with the Camco Permanent Water Heater By-Pass Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Two brass 3-way bypass valves with shutoff are included, part number 35953, each with a flow indicator handle so you can see whether the system is set to fill or bypass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a permanent installation or does it need to be removed after winterizing?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a permanent installation. Once the Camco 35953 kit is plumbed in, you leave it in place year-round and simply turn the valve handles to switch between normal use and bypass mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat thread size do the valves use?\u003c\/strong\u003e The brass valves on kit 35953 use 1\/2 inch - 14 NPT tapered threads for a secure, leak-resistant connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the kit include anything to help seal the connections?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Teflon tape is included with the Camco 35953 kit to help achieve a tight seal at the threaded connections during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the hose made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e The hose supplied with this by-pass kit is a crimp-resistant, nylon-reinforced hose, 8 inches long, designed to withstand repeated winterizing use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know which way the valves are set?\u003c\/strong\u003e The valve handles on the Camco 35953 kit include built-in flow indicators, giving a quick visual cue of whether the valve is set to normal flow or bypass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between this kit and the Camco Quick-Turn By-Pass Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Camco 35953 kit uses two separate 3-way brass valves that are each turned individually, while the Quick-Turn Permanent Water Heater By-Pass Kit (a different SKU) uses a single backflow-preventer valve for one-turn shutoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit includes two brass 3-way bypass valves with shutoff, an 8 inch crimp-resistant nylon-reinforced hose, and Teflon tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the by-pass kit weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Camco 35953 Permanent Water Heater By-Pass Kit weighs 0.9 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the overall dimensions of the kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit measures 7.99 inches wide by 17.19 inches high, with an item length of 7.63 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this kit genuine Camco or aftermarket?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a genuine Camco product, part number 35953, backed by Camco's limited 1 year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Camco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49027482616027,"sku":"CAM-35953","price":35.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/cam-35953_lg__48283.1722353527.500.750.jpg?v=1785163589","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/camco-permanent-water-heater-by-pass-kit-with-brass-valves-and-8-inch-hose-for-6-gallon-tanks","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}