JK60
Engineer
All expansion tank installation illustrations that I've seen show installation of an expansion tank on the cold water side in the immediate vicinity of the water heater. In looking at my water heater there is a location about 8 inches from the heater that is ideal for this install. Ideal that is in terms of available space and ability to support the expansion tank. However this section of pipe gets hot when the heater turns on, I assume due to the backflow of hot water from the heater. Is that a problem for the expansion tank? Should I look for a different location? Obstructions from vents, heater ducts, etc above do not allow for installation anywhere else in the immediate vicinity of the water heater. Can the tank be installed anywhere else or does it have to be close to the water heater? Thank you for any information you can give me.
Jerry
Jerry
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