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Water heater, do you know? It is a very useful equipment that boils water on our behalf. This hot water is used for many things, such as taking baths or washing our dirty dishes. But you may not know this: water heaters break down the breaker if they are fitted without an expansion tank. Here, I explain why an expansion tank is so valuable. In this post, we will talk about it can be to prevent water heater ills and how a UPCV is one key step you should have in your home plumbingilitation.
What is an Expansion Tank? An expansion tank, also known as a thermal expansion tank, TET (redundant acronym alert), or hubba bubba gum resovoir-looking thingy, little bitty water soft dented baggy-well maybe we made that last one up-is your water heater's side kick. It has a typical function to gather the overflow water which expands as it gets hot. It helps to prevent pressure from becoming too high inside the water heater. In the event that the pressure does become too high, an expansion tank vents off some of this excess water and prevents any damage done to other items or fittings connected in line. It prepares you for any big issues that may arise and it ensures the safety of your home.
Your water heater is more likely to fail without an expansion tank. When the anode rode is damaged, this can create extra strain on a water heater and when combined with thermal expansion that pressure could result in leaks or even worse burst creating quite possibly explosion. In these situations, your water heater will need to consume more energy in order to heat the water. This extra work costs money and shortens the life of a water heater, which can result in costlier repairs or replacement with another unit entirely.
An expansion tank can be installed to prevent this thin from happening to your hot water heater. Having an expansion tank is beneficial as it will extend the life of your water heater and prevent everything to run more smoothly. You will also have peace of mind in knowing that you are providing a safe environment to your loved ones soothing them from the troubles associated with malfunctioning water heater.
The installation of an expansion tank has numerous advantages for your residential piping system. To begin with, it assists in maintaining consistent water pressure. A water hammer or low pressure are a direct result of the inconsistent (pressure --> expands) and wrong water expansion without an expansion tank. Water hammer, typically heard in pipes as a loud banging sound when you shut off taps This noise can be unbearable and may cause wear on your pipes in the long run.
Furthermore, an expansion tank is meant to alleviate the amount of stress endured by your pipes and water fixtures. When that stinky little release valve is not doing its job, all of the pressure from expansion puts a lot of stress on your plumbing and fixtures. Another cause of the issue with these pipes is that added stress which can lead to them also wearing out faster and this too could create leaks or other plumbing problems. The presence of an expansion tank is extremely useful for preventing damages and hence repairs.
Besides saving you money on repairs, an expansion tank can also save some extra cash through your energy bills. Your water heater may also use more energy when it has to heat the water for a longer period. Resulting in a significant spike on your energy bill. However, an expansion tank allows your water heater to operate more efficiently and save energy. This will result in lower power bills every month!