you don't need an expansion tank on a domestic hot water heater. Don't
worry your hot water heater has a relief on it.
"John Gregory" wrote in message
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I posted here last week and would like to get some additional info please.
My Village is kicking up the water pressure next Friday. They've given
anyone who asks, a free reduction valve. Pressure is currently 40psi prox
and will increase another 35 - 40 according to the Village. I was all set
to
solder this puppy in place when I read the brochure and saw the
recommendation of an expansion tank. I know three neighbors who have had
the
valve installed; none added an expansion tank. These home are about 30 -
35
years old. My next door neioghbor - who built 800 homes over the past 25
years - says he doesn't think he's going to even add the valve. His house
is
less than 10 years old though. I'm more concerned about having a closed
system with the threat of thermo pressure. I guess if I DON'T puit that
valve on and pressure builds, it has releaf by flowing back past the
meter.
Apparently it can't do that if I put that valve on.

Q1) Is this right?

I keep my water tank at about 125 - 130. It has a pressure releaf valve on
it. I'm of the opinion that most people feel the probablility of needing
an
expansion tank is pretty remote. Give these conditions...

Q2) Would you think they are right?