I'm installing a brand new expansion tank on my fully re-piped system. My current plan is to install the tank right after the incoming city water service. Although I started to rethink this for a few reasons. As you'll see in the pictures, everything else is basically completed (PRV, Water heater, shut-offs, etc.).
1) Water heater is approximately 20 feet away from where I plan to install the expansion tank. There are various tees and also the heater cold inlet shut-off between the tank and the heater. Am I making a bad decision by mounting it where I planned vs right near the water heater?
2) Current location would put the tank right above where the future water meter will be (city provided PVC pipe template in the picture). Am I being overly worried about the risk of the tank failing/filling/falling on the meter if it were to be dropped during an R&R?
3) Is there any reason NOT to put a shut-off valve on the expansion tank line to aid in future R&R if needed?
If there is anything else that looks wrong/bad practice please feel free to comment. I have thick skin and want to do this all correctly.
Thank you!
1) Water heater is approximately 20 feet away from where I plan to install the expansion tank. There are various tees and also the heater cold inlet shut-off between the tank and the heater. Am I making a bad decision by mounting it where I planned vs right near the water heater?
2) Current location would put the tank right above where the future water meter will be (city provided PVC pipe template in the picture). Am I being overly worried about the risk of the tank failing/filling/falling on the meter if it were to be dropped during an R&R?
3) Is there any reason NOT to put a shut-off valve on the expansion tank line to aid in future R&R if needed?
If there is anything else that looks wrong/bad practice please feel free to comment. I have thick skin and want to do this all correctly.
Thank you!