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Old 01-16-2024, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Salty Dog View Post
What about using a Thermal Expansion Relief Valve, if you don't have room for an expansion tank?
See posts #39 and #43 above.

The expansion tank is fairly small, about 9" in diameter, 15" high. Mine sits right above the water heater but I don't know if that is required though you probably want it on the heater side of any hot water shutoff valve.
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