Flooded SOB

[Urnie-Medie]

Hi John
1- Yes I did unscrew the nuts to the right - this is a "Bulk Head" fitting
2- I hope I turned off the breaker for the hot water heater in time. Hopefully it just heats the coolant. Maybe someone can verify.
3- The broken fitting is plastic- male pipe on the end that goes into the Bulk Head Fitting - Socket - glued on the other end that attaches to plastic. Will have to cut off the broken fitting. As you can see there is very little room.
4- I am thinking that because of how tight everything is I may use pex tubing with crimp on fittings. This should make sure there is no tension on the fittings.
I am open to any suggestions.
Urnie