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Old 05-24-2021, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom52 View Post
Over 40 years I have owned 4 houses previous to moving to TV. None of the hot water systems had an expansion tank installed. I never noticed any variations in water pressure or premature failure of the components. I would think if there was excess pressure build up sufficient to cause damage it would pop the pressure relief valve on the hot water heater. A Google search didn't convince me as to the need of an expansion tank.
It’s Southern thing and well water thing. Only time I seen expansion takes used was on well water until I got down here.