Do I need a pressure tank?
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Do I need a pressure tank?
I have a 50 gallon electric water heater. Should I have a pressure tank? What size? How is it installed?
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You dont say what water you are on. The way city water is going for sure put a EX tank on the water there. If your on a pump then No. I know Lowes has one guess Home depot also. They have a 2 gal tank just for this . it can go in the cold water by the heater or any where else in the cold water line Ask or look for a diaphragm pressure tank. some call them a bladder tank.
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Pressure tank
Thanks, Ed.
I am on city water and I have a pressure reducer valve, but the pressure creeps up when the water is not in use.
If I understood you correctly, the 2 gallon expansion tank would be sufficient. Correct?
Thanks again.
I am on city water and I have a pressure reducer valve, but the pressure creeps up when the water is not in use.
If I understood you correctly, the 2 gallon expansion tank would be sufficient. Correct?
Thanks again.