Hi all,
I installed a new thermal expansion tank today as well as a pressure gauge.
Does the way I've hooked everything up appear correct to you? Feel free to offer any criticisms which would help me make this install right.
A couple things:
1. I intend to replace the galvanized pipe in the wall ASAP. The rest of the system is now Uponor PEX.
2. The length of pipe going from the cold supply to the expansion tank is 3/4" PEX and I have covered it up so that it does not get exposed to UV light.
3. I have new copper water heater hoses to replace the braided lines but am waiting to install them because I found a problem with my water heater today and may be able to have it replaced under warranty (I only want to install them once to avoid re-bending the copper and compressing the washers).
4. I intend to add a brass elbow and nipple on the hot side by the wall to relieve strain in the hose.
5. The pressure gauge was installed so I can see at a glance if there is a problem with my water pressure / pressure reducing valve. But as I posted previously today, the city seems to have removed my PRV. In other words, the gauge is of limited use now. I actually wonder if I should remove it in order to have one less potential leak point.
I installed a new thermal expansion tank today as well as a pressure gauge.
Does the way I've hooked everything up appear correct to you? Feel free to offer any criticisms which would help me make this install right.
A couple things:
1. I intend to replace the galvanized pipe in the wall ASAP. The rest of the system is now Uponor PEX.
2. The length of pipe going from the cold supply to the expansion tank is 3/4" PEX and I have covered it up so that it does not get exposed to UV light.
3. I have new copper water heater hoses to replace the braided lines but am waiting to install them because I found a problem with my water heater today and may be able to have it replaced under warranty (I only want to install them once to avoid re-bending the copper and compressing the washers).
4. I intend to add a brass elbow and nipple on the hot side by the wall to relieve strain in the hose.
5. The pressure gauge was installed so I can see at a glance if there is a problem with my water pressure / pressure reducing valve. But as I posted previously today, the city seems to have removed my PRV. In other words, the gauge is of limited use now. I actually wonder if I should remove it in order to have one less potential leak point.