Expansion tank has fallen to horizontal

[RSY]

My Bradford water heater is appox. 7 years old and is not leaking, The expansion tank was upright above the tank but has fallen 90 degrees to horizontal. resting on the tank, with a kink in the connecting tube to the water heater. Seeking advice. Thanks.

 

[Reach4]

Kinked doesn't sound good, but the path to the tank does not have to be large. Flow rates are small. More worrisome is if that could lead to a leak.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Reach4]

Photo link added to the message.

That kink is in line with the supply to the WH -- not the path to the expansion tank.

I think you should get that fixed soon, and have the expansion tank properly supported in the process.

 

[Terry]

I normally pick up some brass fittings for that.
3/4 Tee
3 4 90
3/4 x 3" nipple
3/4 x 6" nipple