Best ways to support an expansion tank
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02-04-2010, 08:40 PM
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Best ways to support an expansion tank
Funny,most aren't supported. Ones that are ,look sad. What's Your way for Vert. or horizontal
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02-04-2010, 08:46 PM
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Re: Best ways to support an expansion tank
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Funny,most aren't supported. Ones that are ,look sad. What's Your way for Vert. or horizontal
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Usually have to think around whatever is available there. 
Foot plates, all thread, split-rings, galvanized strap etc.
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02-04-2010, 09:02 PM
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Re: Best ways to support an expansion tank
I either point them straight up in the air, or straight down, so I dont actually bother supporting them.
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02-04-2010, 09:08 PM
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Re: Best ways to support an expansion tank
was thinking , It would be soo easy for the Manuf. to install some winged ears to receive
small threaded rod in either attitude.
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Re: Best ways to support an expansion tank
if its just a small tank I screw a wing back 90 to some backing and hang in an accessible but convenient spot near the ceiling, then two hole clip the adjoining pipe in a few locations.
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Re: Best ways to support an expansion tank
Wow, I was just thinking about that yesterday.  I have done it many ways but usually I will put a short 1x4 vertical on the wall, screw my strap to the 1x4 and stud behind it, then wrap the strap around the tank, join the strap together with Ľ" bolts and nuts.
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02-05-2010, 12:45 PM
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Re: Best ways to support an expansion tank
I would like to see some examples of different supports. I have 60 water heaters that need expansion tanks installed in the near future.
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02-05-2010, 03:07 PM
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I would like to see some examples of different supports. I have 60 water heaters that need expansion tanks installed in the near future.
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Please post pix of some typical w.h. installs You Have. We'll all learn something new from the great tradesmen here at Ridgid Central
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02-05-2010, 04:04 PM
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Re: Best ways to support an expansion tank
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Please post pix of some typical w.h. installs You Have. We'll all learn something new from the great tradesmen here at Ridgid Central
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Easy with the sarcasm.
I have an apartment complex that the city is requiring the installation of expansion tanks. Just need some ideas on the best way to mount them.
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Re: Best ways to support an expansion tank
we have private water. a well. i put the welltrols on a shelf up next to ceiling. laugh if you want but it frees up a bunch of floor space. i sell a lot of them by just asking people if they would like it moved. could they use the space. they do and they can. breid..............  |
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