I have a question about the installation of my expansion vessel. I pressed the valve on it yesterday and got some water from it. I'm guessing it needs replacing.
I was looking at the existing installation and was wondering if it is possible to install them "upside-down"? The water feed to mine is from the top which made me wonder, would it not be better for the water connection to be at the bottom to allow gravity help expel water when the system cools? My thinking is that installing it like it is, encourages water / sediment to gather inside. I also read that it's better with the water at the top as it means the hot press / airing cupboard won't flood if the vessel is ever disconnected. Confused.
Any advice would be appreciated as I'm looking at replacing it asap. BTW pressure doesn't fluctuate greatly - usually between 1 bar and 1.5 bar but I do need to top up the sealed system 2 or 3 times a year.
I was looking at the existing installation and was wondering if it is possible to install them "upside-down"? The water feed to mine is from the top which made me wonder, would it not be better for the water connection to be at the bottom to allow gravity help expel water when the system cools? My thinking is that installing it like it is, encourages water / sediment to gather inside. I also read that it's better with the water at the top as it means the hot press / airing cupboard won't flood if the vessel is ever disconnected. Confused.
Any advice would be appreciated as I'm looking at replacing it asap. BTW pressure doesn't fluctuate greatly - usually between 1 bar and 1.5 bar but I do need to top up the sealed system 2 or 3 times a year.
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