Expansion tank on my 50 gallon water heater become full of water so that I decided to replace it ordering the same model (Therm-X-Trol ST-12) that I had before.
The tank was installed horizontally above the heater (see below). Now when reading installation manual, I see that according to the manufacturer, the tank has to be installed vertically.
What would you recommend?
My plans is to change the tank location as showed at the picture on the right as there is a wall on the right of the water heater so that I can provide support for another end of the pipe easily.
Also, when installed this way, the bottom of the tank will be below the top of the water heater (see second picture below), is this permitted?
Thanks a lot for the response
The tank was installed horizontally above the heater (see below). Now when reading installation manual, I see that according to the manufacturer, the tank has to be installed vertically.
What would you recommend?
My plans is to change the tank location as showed at the picture on the right as there is a wall on the right of the water heater so that I can provide support for another end of the pipe easily.
Also, when installed this way, the bottom of the tank will be below the top of the water heater (see second picture below), is this permitted?
Thanks a lot for the response
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