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Old 01-10-2024, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by photo1902 View Post
The expansion tank is attached to the water heater. Best practice is to NOT use the existing expansion tank, but to replace. Not to mention reinforcing the installation of the tank with proper fittings (not having the 3/4" CPVC) support it.
If the expansion tank was working with the old heater it will work just as well with the new heater. if it was installed properly with the old heater then it will still be installed properly with the new heater.
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