Watts Water Heater Expansion Tank Installation

When water is heated it expands due to a phenomenon known as thermal expansion.

Watts water heater expansion tank installation.

Shut off power source to the water heater electricity gas oil burner switch and drain system following water heater manufacturer recommendations. We offer a range of expansion tanks for potable and non potable applications. An expansion tank is generally installed directly above the water heater by means of a tee fitting installed in the cold water delivery pipe. Expansion tanks are designed to safely absorb the excess water created and prevent relief valves from triggering.

Install the expansion tank in the system refer to figure 1. The weight of the expansion tank filled with water is supported by the system piping. How i installed a expansion tank on my water heather and stopped a leak on my relief valve instantly. Turn the water supply to the water heater off.

The expansion tank is usually installed horizontally though it is acceptable to install it vertically if it is necessary because of space limitations. We offer a range of expansion tanks for potable and non potable applications. Make sure your expansion tank is securely fastened to the wall or other support from which it is hanging. They are used to prevent plumbing system and or water heater damage as well as unnecessary relief valve discharge caused by excessive pressure from.

Then hang the expansion tank above the cold water supply line where it will be accessible to the horizontal part as well as the water heater. Thermal expansion tanks promote pressure relief for yo. When water is heated it expands due to a phenomenon known as thermal expansion.