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expansion tank with bladder
pj92
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want to change old compression tank in the ceiling with a watts bladder expansion tank
just unsure of location.
its a series loop hot water system with slant fin radiation. can it be put off the air separtor from the same line going
to the compression tank.
just unsure of location.
its a series loop hot water system with slant fin radiation. can it be put off the air separtor from the same line going
to the compression tank.
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There should NOT have been any air separation device with an open compression tank - the tank IS the air removal device. Putting an air separator on in conjunction with the old tank would cause it to become water-logged.pj92 said:want to change old compression tank in the ceiling with a watts bladder expansion tank
just unsure of location.
its a series loop hot water system with slant fin radiation. can it be put off the air separtor from the same line going
to the compression tank.
Now, If you install a bladder tank, an air separation device (MBR) must be installed.
Like SWEI said, some pics would be helpful.
Bob Boan
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Air elimination if an Airtrol™ type device is use, this puts the air back up to the tank.
The bladder or diaphragm tank will be sized much smaller, compared to the compression tank.
A pic or drawing would help determine how the current tank is piped.Bob "hot rod" Rohr
trainer for Caleffi NA
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It's been a good while since I've seen one of those - even with all of the older systems around here.hot rod said:Air elimination if an Airtrol™ type device is use, this puts the air back up to the tank.
The bladder or diaphragm tank will be sized much smaller, compared to the compression tank.
A pic or drawing would help determine how the current tank is piped.
Bob Boan
You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.0
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