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There shouldn't be just water in the expansion tank. If the coolant (50% anti-freeze and water) appears to be boiling in the expansion tank, you may have a bad head gasket or cracked head.
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Is an expansion tank required for a tank less water heater?
No, an expansion tank is not required.
What is the purpose of main engine fresh water expansion tank?
to circulate water in fresh water tank to expansion talk.
What is the function of the expansion tank in a hot water heating system?
To allow for the expansion of heated thot water
What is the propane looking tank attached to a hot water heater?
expansion tank
Can expansion tank be hooked up to hot water line?
Yes, an expansion tank can be hooked up to a hot water line. This is commonly done in the case of hot water home heating systems.
Why do some hot water heaters need thermal expansion tanks and others do not?
I believe that the larger the hot water tank, the greater is the need for an expansion tank. Water expands as it is heated. This is why all hydronic heating systems require an expansion tank. A water heater would need expansion tank when a backflow preventer or check valve is installed in domestic cold water line directly after water meter. Some areas require backflow prevention, but not all. Have to check with local plumbing authority about that.
What is a Ruud Therm X Guard?
Its a thermal expansion tank to absorb the pressure when the cold water heats in a hot water tank.
Why do you need an expansion tank for a hot water heater in concord nh?
Many hot water heating systems with radiators need an expansion tank to operate efficiently. The fact you are in Concord NH is irrelevant.
How does expansion tank work?
the operation of a expansion tank?
Will a expansion tank help prevent water hammer?
no, you need a hammer arrestor.
What temperature do you boil water for your fish tank?
5000 degrees do the fish stay nice and warm. I'm just kidding. You do not boil water for your fish tank but if your wondering water boils around 220 degrees
What is the function of a cold feed and expansion pipe?
Cold feed is cold water that supplies boiler water for heating system. Expansion tank relieves excess pressure buildup in heating system.The Cold feed should enter the supply line rather then the return as not to thermo shock a boiler and the expansion tank is to protect the system from excessive pressureAs water is heated it expands causing higher pressures the tank acts an asorber for this expansion
