Watts Water Heater Expansion Tank Installation

They are used to prevent plumbing system and or water heater damage as well as unnecessary relief valve discharge caused by excessive pressure from.

Watts water heater expansion tank installation.

The weight of the expansion tank filled with water is supported by the system piping. 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. Install the expansion tank in the system refer to figure 1.

The items which should be installed in sequence in the cold water line are 1 the expansion tank must be installed at least 18 inches away from the cold water inlet fitting on the water heater 2 the pressure gauge and 3 the pressure reducing valve if required see figure 1. Turn the water supply to the water heater off. Thermal expansion tanks promote pressure relief for yo. When water is heated it expands due to a phenomenon known as thermal expansion.

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. Expansion tanks are designed to safely absorb the excess water created and prevent relief valves from triggering. Shut off power source to the water heater electricity gas oil burner switch and drain system following water heater manufacturer recommendations.

When water is heated it expands due to a phenomenon known as thermal expansion. We offer a range of expansion tanks for potable and non potable applications. 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.