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 expansion tank
Author: lopz (NM)

just replaced the expansion tank on my 50 gallon water heater, it was leaking. now the water only reaches lukewarm. how do i get hot water from the system?

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 Re: expansion tank
Author: packy (MA)

one should have nothing to do with the other.
either you closed a valve and failed to open it or you have a recirculating pipe and debris has caused the check valve to stick open ???

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 Re: expansion tank
Author: Paul48 (CT)

The expansion tank has nothing to do with your problem. It's like saying, I repaired a flat tire on my car, and now the car only goes 20 mph.

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 Re: expansion tank
Author: lopz (NM)

i know you say they are completely seperate, but all i done was replace the expansion tank. does the air pressure inside the expansion tank have any bearing with the water temperature?

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 Re: expansion tank
Author: Paul48 (CT)

No. The valve for the hot water is not fully opened?



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