I live in a single story house on a slab with a tank water heater inside of a closet on the main floor and all water supply lines running under the slab. I would like to have some type of sediment filtration added to a couple of cold water locations: water heater supply line and washing machine cold line. I don't see a need for a whole house filtration system, and besides, I don't believe I can even have one in my case without some major work. I think the installation in the laundry area will be straightforward; however, I do have a question about the sediment filter for the tank water heater.
Is there a recommendation/requirement on installing a sediment filter right before a tank water heater? In other words, should the filter housing be installed at a minimum pipe length from the inlet nipple on the tank because of some of the heat transfer to the inlet pipe? I have a gas unit and no expansion tank.
Any thoughts?
Is there a recommendation/requirement on installing a sediment filter right before a tank water heater? In other words, should the filter housing be installed at a minimum pipe length from the inlet nipple on the tank because of some of the heat transfer to the inlet pipe? I have a gas unit and no expansion tank.
Any thoughts?