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    Feb 3, 2009, 05:58 AM
    Water heater expansion tank
    I have a expansion tank to install on my water heater. I want to know if it will still work the same if I install it horizontal instead of vertically(up or down)?Thanks
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    Feb 3, 2009, 06:55 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by chevyman427 View Post
    i have a expansion tank to install on my water heater. I want to know if it will still work the same if i install it horizontal instead of vertically(up or down)?Thanks
    Good question! Expansion tanks will work in any position,(see images) Good luck and thank you for rating my answer. Tom
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