Water Heater and Expansion Tank Maintenence
656K views · Aug 6, 2013 · Howto & Style
Comments · 381
@ericlawson1362 · 2 years ago
Hey guys, thank you so much for this video! I have watched about 20 expansion tank installations and they all seem complicating. I am not a plumber and I can’t afford their prices so I am going to do this myself. Anyhow, your video explained and gave me the confidence to do this job. Eric
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@MJS2727 · 10 years ago
This video was awesome! Replaced my expansion tank on my own and did it right. Total out of pocket was $65 and I did it in under an hour! Thanks guys!
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@keenanwells7783 · 7 years ago
Geez oh man, the home owner sure cares about looking like he knows something.
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@paulvanderlaan7651 · 7 years ago (edited)
I noticed your tank wasn't supported. When my tank bladder lost pressure and it filled with water, the weight was so much that it broke the cheap plastic strapping tape they had used and severely bent the PEX tubing almost to the point of rupture. For the pennies cost savings of using plastic strapping instead of metal strapping, I almost had a flooded basement. Copper lines are probably strong enough to self support, but if it's plastic or PEX, be sure to adequately support the tank.
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@robbeewisher8972 · 7 years ago
Thank you for posting. Very informative, it really helped me understand the fundamentals of what is going on with my system, and how to fix it.
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@johnblack2427 · 7 years ago
Great video, no rambling and everything you need to know about thermal expansion tanks.
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@wrongmower · 13 years ago
great vids, but that guy on the right needs to let the other guy finish when hes talking, thanks for posting :)
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@ly776 · 7 years ago (edited)
It also helps to have the pressure relief valve pipe empty into a pan under the water heater that can pipe discharge to a drain or sump. A large release of water would likely overwhelm the pan, but smaller amounts won't end up on the floor.
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@oq17 · 7 years ago
Nice job fellas !<br><br>Good dialogue and very informative
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@staceycfe · 6 years ago
You guys just saved me about $700
@mikemurphy3820 · 9 years ago
Super helpful!! Thanks for posting guys.
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@ufisher · 8 years ago
Thanks! Great Video with explanation!
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