How Do You Install An Expansion Tank On A Hot Water Heater?
Heat causes expansion. And, when water is heated and expands, if it doesn’t have an expansion tank to catch the “overflow,” it can cause pipes to leak or even burst. Damage to your water heater is also possible. Most areas of the country require that water heaters either have expansion tanks or special valves that release the excess water. Expansion tanks are the best, as they can hold more water. Determine the size of water heater expansion tank you will need. This is based on how many gallons of water your water heater holds. Purchase the correct size expansion tank, a tee fitting and Teflon tape. Locate the cold-water supply line, and determine which part of it runs horizontal (side-by-side) to the water heater. This is where you will want your expansion tank to be located, and where you will link it to the water heater itself. Shut the power off to your water heater while you are installing the expansion tank IF YOUR WATER HEATER IS ELECTRIC.However, if you have a gas water heater,
