Wayne Lippman
New Member
I installed a PRV because my water pressure was 90 psi. It is now 55, but when the water heater comes on with no one using water, the pressure goes up to 80. I take that as a sign I need an expansion tank.
I have a 3/4" cold water line going to a corner of the basement with a threaded faucet on the end of it. I am not sure why it is there; maybe to wash out a sewage ejector pump in the floor near by? Anyhow, it would be really convenient to simply hook the expansion tank to that faucet. Would that do the trick? I was thinking a washing machine hose would be a good choice for the connection, but if there is a better choice...
I have read that they can leak. Are we talking about trickles of water, or massive blow outs. Perhaps the washing machine hose that shuts off if the flow gets too high would be a good choice; does it allow backflow?
What size do I need? 50 gallon tank.
Lowes has two brands; one is rather more expensive than the other; Eastman and AO Smith. I don't want to save $20 and have an avoidable problem, but I don't want to waste $20 if they are the same thing. What do you think?
Your help is appreciated.
I have a 3/4" cold water line going to a corner of the basement with a threaded faucet on the end of it. I am not sure why it is there; maybe to wash out a sewage ejector pump in the floor near by? Anyhow, it would be really convenient to simply hook the expansion tank to that faucet. Would that do the trick? I was thinking a washing machine hose would be a good choice for the connection, but if there is a better choice...
I have read that they can leak. Are we talking about trickles of water, or massive blow outs. Perhaps the washing machine hose that shuts off if the flow gets too high would be a good choice; does it allow backflow?
What size do I need? 50 gallon tank.
Lowes has two brands; one is rather more expensive than the other; Eastman and AO Smith. I don't want to save $20 and have an avoidable problem, but I don't want to waste $20 if they are the same thing. What do you think?
Your help is appreciated.