How to Replace an Expansion Tank

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@garywalls9041 11 ай бұрын

Don't forget to check water pressure with a hose bib gauge and set the air pre-charge on the expansion tank to match so that the tank starts in a neutral or balanced condition between the water pressure and air pressure inside the tank.

@merllhagard6799 11 ай бұрын

I would've piped that tank against the wall so it could be strapped. Other than that, this is a good replacement.

@PlumbHero 11 ай бұрын

Nice, we aren’t required to strap but I see what you mean

@johnhuynh9445 11 ай бұрын

Does the expansion tank need to be supported with additional brackets?

@Moshegoldman 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos! Would love to hear from you what hot water tank you would recommend, what company as well as what size, I’d say, household is roughly for adults, and for children

@PlumbHero 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! State water heaters are great as well as Bradford white. 50 gallon if you have a family.

@Tsiikki 11 ай бұрын

Get a stainless steel one. My last one was 1985. Replaced in 2017.

@chrismoore9433 7 ай бұрын

Did you recommend a pressure regulator? Would probably save the homeowner more troubles in the future.

@endtimes3798 11 ай бұрын

Nice job , go figure a respectable plumber. God Bless

@PlumbHero 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Energia-977 11 ай бұрын

They make an easy strap kit for those tanks. It's not a code requirement but it's good practice.

@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-s3p 11 ай бұрын

Can any nipple be used to attach a pipe to a water heater? Like wat u did at 1.11?

@PlumbHero 11 ай бұрын

Dielectric nipples are what you should use

@jacktheplumber1 11 ай бұрын

Nice one

@Justwaterheaters 10 ай бұрын

The expansion tank does nothing to prevent the T&p valve from going off As you said the house pressure is 120 which is absurdly high The T&p valve goes off at 150psi Which pressure increases at night significantly His main issue is to replace the pressure regulator cause if not it will keep happening

@Jus-k2m 11 ай бұрын

Every thought about doing reactions from subscribers?

@PlumbHero 11 ай бұрын

What do you mean

@jacknabox2158 6 ай бұрын

I have never seen a expansion tank before in 60+ yrs. Never had one for any of my water heaters nor my parents, friends or relatives. Ate they really necessary?? I do have a well water pressure tank.