Good evening folks, I just found this site this evening and I have found a lot of good information. I have been searching through the forum to find an answer to my question but after an hour or two, I didn't find one so I thought I would ask.
I am looking to replace our water heater which is about 12-15 years old and seems to be on it's last leg. Anyway, in doing some research, I have seen the need for expansion tanks in certain cases. We have a well and a pressure tank, then water goes to a water softener and then to the water heater. I don't see any type of valve that would limit back-flow.
My question is, does the water softener produce a closed system?
We have had no problems with the TP valve being activated or any cracked parts or replacement of components on the water softener, which could indicate too much pressure. Since I am going to the trouble of installing a new water heater, I feel I should install an expansion tank if it is needed.
Please excuse my ignorance but I didn't even realize there was any such thing as an expansion tank until tonight.
Thanks for any help you might be able to give.
Darin
I am looking to replace our water heater which is about 12-15 years old and seems to be on it's last leg. Anyway, in doing some research, I have seen the need for expansion tanks in certain cases. We have a well and a pressure tank, then water goes to a water softener and then to the water heater. I don't see any type of valve that would limit back-flow.
My question is, does the water softener produce a closed system?
We have had no problems with the TP valve being activated or any cracked parts or replacement of components on the water softener, which could indicate too much pressure. Since I am going to the trouble of installing a new water heater, I feel I should install an expansion tank if it is needed.
Please excuse my ignorance but I didn't even realize there was any such thing as an expansion tank until tonight.
Thanks for any help you might be able to give.
Darin