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6 discussionsExpansion Tank vs. Pressure-Reducing Valve: Which Should Come First?
I’m comparing two common fixes for a closed-loop residential water system: installing a thermal expansion tank at the water heater or adding/replacing a pressure-reducing valve (PRV). My understanding…
your home's hidden hazard - heard about these exploding tanks?
Just saw a local news story about someone's water heater expansion tank literally exploding and flooding their basement... um, kinda freaked me out. Didn't even realize this was…
My water heater's secret guardian
So yesterday I was down in the basement, poking around the water heater, and got to thinking...what if that little anode rod thingy inside was actually some kind…
my hot water has a mind of its own...
Last night I was brushing my teeth and, you know, waiting for the shower to heat up, and it just kept running cold. Then suddenly - bam -…
my DIY disaster: the day my water heater nearly took flight
Last weekend, I was feeling pretty proud of myself for finally tackling that old water heater install. Got everything set up, tightened down, and ready to go -…
venting options for garage heater - flexible ducts or rigid pipes?
Okay, so I'm finally tackling the garage heating project (yay, winter's coming 🙄). I'm stuck deciding between flexible ducting and rigid pipes for venting. Flexible seems easier to…
