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    Oct 4, 2009, 09:51 AM
    Boiler Expansion Tank
    What side (supply or return) should the thermal expansion tank be installed on a hot water boiler and why.
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    Oct 4, 2009, 12:07 PM

    All depends on the piping itself,, check valves, recirc pumps, zone vavles etc play big part in where the expansion tank is located. In a simple one zone system, with one recirc pump, and no check or zone valves, you can place the expansion tank on either side. If you are installing a new boiler, it is always best to just install expansion tank per instructions. Please let me know what you are doing, and I will tell you if the expansion tank is located in the correct spot. I always try to put the expansion tank on the supply side, as close to the boiler as possible.
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    Oct 4, 2009, 06:26 PM
    It is normally connected to the air separator and therefore mounted on the supply with the circulator pumping away from the point where the expansion tank connects into the system.
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    Oct 5, 2009, 03:22 PM

    Thanks very much guys
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