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    skiing4free Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 1, 2016, 10:16 AM
    Expansion tank installation
    Should an expansion tank (for a water heater) be installed in the vertical position? Is standard copper tubing strong enough to support the tank in a horizontal position?
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    Jun 1, 2016, 12:58 PM
    They should be installed vertically, up or down. However, I have seen them passed horizontally with a support strap around the tank.
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    Jun 1, 2016, 03:30 PM
    Hello Skiing4free,

    Please open the links below will show how to install the expansion tanks, I agree with Ma0641 to install support strap around the tank, goodluck.

    John

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G7QUl6FrJ0

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDuMPeKx9_U
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