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05/11/2020

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01/30/2020

Do you want 25% to 50% more hot water out of your existing water heater?

A thermostatic mixing valve allows you to increase the temperature of your hot water and mixing to a safe temperature before it reaches you.

So here's how that works. Water temperature above 120f is unsafe for you and your family. Temperatures above that could cause scolding and injuries. By installing a mixing valve it allows you to turn your water heater up to 140f degrees and deliver water at a safe 120f degrees to your fixtures. This will allow you to use the hot water your already making last longer.

If you have any questions about this or any other plumbing questions call any time

Thank you
Your Plumber Buddy

01/16/2020

I have received alot of questions lately about expansion tanks.

What are they? They are a pressure vessel that has a diaphragm that holds air in half the tank.

When are they used? If your home has a meter with a integrated check, you have a pressure-reducing valve, or a check valve before the hot water heater. And in some cities it is required by code.

How do they work? In a closed system as water is heated , thermal expansion is created. Thermal expansion is like a tea pot blowing steam. Water in your water heater does not get hot enough to create steam. But water does
expand with heat. This provides a place for the extra pressure to go.

How do they help? Thermal expansion will not immediately create problems, but over time it will. Dripping faucets, Temperature and Pressure valves going bad , shut of valves no longer working, Toilet repairs are just a few problems that can occur without properly installed expansion tanks.

Are they expensive? No! They are relatively cheap for all the problems that can be avoided with one.

I hope this helps. Any questions feel free to message me or give me a call. Thanks for reading.

01/15/2020

50 gallon electric water heater with expansion tank

01/13/2020

Being a plumber is not about money, it's another chance to help others.

12/30/2019

Pull down bathroom faucet. No flying cars yet, but this is a start.

12/22/2019