Water Heater Expansion Tank Installation Diagram

In a closed plumbing system a standard tank water heater can stress your plumbing pipes and fixtures through the normal thermal expansion that happens when water is heated.

Water heater expansion tank installation diagram.

How an expansion tank works. This must be left open to prevent vacuum build up in the water heater. This can be a problem in any closed system where water is heated. An expansion tank can help your water heater last longer and it may even be required in some circumstances.

Drain water from the water heater by opening a faucet or other fixture. If you have more questions about water heater expansion tanks please give us a call or fill out the form below. Shut off power supply and cold water supply to the water heater. A water heater expansion tank can often be replaced without having to replace your entire system.

Both water heaters and boilers for home heating systems can be prone to this kind of damage unless measures are taken to prevent it. Water expands as it heats up and without an expansion tank attached to the water heater a closed plumbing system can experience damage from this thermal expansion for example when water is heated from the temperature of 50 to 120 degrees fahrenheit the. If you have more questions about water heater expansion tanks please give us a call or fill out the form below. Consult with local building officials prior to installation.

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