Hi all,
I'm getting a new water heater and wanted to make sure that the install will be done correctly, so I've been doing some research and read up on here about the need for an expansion tank. I looked at my water supply line (in my garage) and noticed that I had a Wilkins "Model 70" Pressure Reducing Valve. I just wanted to confirm that this is what's referred to as a pressure regulating valve and that this means that I have a closed system...
So this means that I definitely need an expansion tank, correct?
My TPR valve did not leak before, but a week ago I tested it and since then has been leaking consistently. Don't know whether this is due to a faulty valve or a bigger presuure problem, but if it is a pressure problem, I want to ensure that I have the correct setup this time around. Below 80 psi is the number that I should shoot for, right?
I'm getting a new water heater and wanted to make sure that the install will be done correctly, so I've been doing some research and read up on here about the need for an expansion tank. I looked at my water supply line (in my garage) and noticed that I had a Wilkins "Model 70" Pressure Reducing Valve. I just wanted to confirm that this is what's referred to as a pressure regulating valve and that this means that I have a closed system...
So this means that I definitely need an expansion tank, correct?
My TPR valve did not leak before, but a week ago I tested it and since then has been leaking consistently. Don't know whether this is due to a faulty valve or a bigger presuure problem, but if it is a pressure problem, I want to ensure that I have the correct setup this time around. Below 80 psi is the number that I should shoot for, right?