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First time ever installing a water heater, or doing any plumbing... (lemmy.world)
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[–] Rixonomic 1 points 1 month ago

The expansion tank isn't just for the water heater. That increased pressure puts undue strain on the entire plumbing system in your home. It will cause toilet fill valves to fail, supply lines to rupture, and possibly even pinhole leaks. A lot of plumbing issues are solved by installing an expansion tank.