Bob from accounting
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I received many recommendations to install a thermal expansion tank. So I am planning on doing it on the cold line about 5' from the Water heater.
I just learned what a heat trap nipple is? This is what my Rheem water heater has.
I believe it acts as a sorta check valve and does not left hot water out of the cold water inlet?
My question is, should I remove the heat trap ball and install a TE tank? How does this work if I install a Thermal expansion tank and the WH has a Heat Trap nipple? Does this make any since, I am not totally sure if what I am saying makes since?
I just learned what a heat trap nipple is? This is what my Rheem water heater has.
I believe it acts as a sorta check valve and does not left hot water out of the cold water inlet?
My question is, should I remove the heat trap ball and install a TE tank? How does this work if I install a Thermal expansion tank and the WH has a Heat Trap nipple? Does this make any since, I am not totally sure if what I am saying makes since?