Expansion tank installation on a water heater? When do you need a thermal expansion tank? In this video, I am explaining what an expansion tank is, what does it do, when do you need it, and how to install one yourself on your hot water heater. Included below are links to the parts, materials, and tools you need to install an expansion.

THE 2 GAL EXPANSION TANK & PARTS KIT FOR 40 & 50 GAL WATER HEATERS:

2 Gal Expansion Tank - https://amzn.to/3JzyggE or https://amzn.to/3pNNx5H

3/4" Brass Tee Fitting - https://amzn.to/3eLSLsd or https://amzn.to/3sRHLSk

3/4" Brass Elbow 90 degree - https://amzn.to/3qLgJtp or https://amzn.to/3eKo46S

3/4" x 6" Brass Nipple - https://amzn.to/3eHHKZ1 or https://amzn.to/3pPCNE1

3/4" x 2" Brass Nipple - https://amzn.to/32Nl0V0 or https://amzn.to/3sWZND3

12V/110V Kensun Air Compressor - https://amzn.to/32M7AIV or https://amzn.to/3zhCPHQ

Pressure Gauge Hose Bib Connection - https://amzn.to/3ENOShb or https://amzn.to/3mP8hbg or https://amzn.to/3qGQDrs

Monster Blue Tape - https://amzn.to/3JzzbO8 or https://amzn.to/3JB7q7J

Pipe Threat Sealant - https://amzn.to/3sQdzqQ or https://amzn.to/3mMAkIf

My favorite pliers sets:
- Single Pliers Medium Size - https://amzn.to/3sZfwBc

- Two Pliers Set, Medium & Large - https://amzn.to/3znkMQC

- Three Pliers Set, Small, Medium & Large - https://amzn.to/3pMuyII

THE 4.5 GAL EXPANSION TANK & PARTS KIT FOR 75 & 100 GAL WATER HEATERS:

4.5 Gal Expansion Tank - https://amzn.to/32JbQJh or https://amzn.to/32BiAsQ or https://amzn.to/3qJB1DC

1"x1"x3/4" Brass Tee(if you get this Tee fitting, you don't need the bushing below) - https://amzn.to/349UR33
3/4" to 1" Brass Bushing Adaptor(you will need this only if all 3 outlets for the tee are 1") - https://amzn.to/32Ve47Y or https://amzn.to/32Xzwt1

3/4" Brass Elbow 90 degree - https://amzn.to/32Yitr3 or https://amzn.to/3pMzY6v

3/4" x 8" Brass Nipple - https://amzn.to/3FW1B2Q

3/4" x 6" Brass Nipple - https://amzn.to/3eHHKZ1 or https://amzn.to/3pPCNE1

3/4" x 2" Brass Nipple - https://amzn.to/32Nl0V0 or https://amzn.to/3sWZND3

12V/110V Kensun Air Compressor - https://amzn.to/32M7AIV or https://amzn.to/3zhCPHQ

Pressure Gauge Hose Bib Connection - https://amzn.to/3ENOShb or https://amzn.to/3mP8hbg or https://amzn.to/3qGQDrs

Monster Blue Tape - https://amzn.to/3JzzbO8 or https://amzn.to/3JB7q7J

Pipe Threat Sealant - https://amzn.to/3sQdzqQ or https://amzn.to/3mMAkIf

My favorite pliers sets:
- Single Pliers Medium Size - https://amzn.to/3sZfwBc

- Two Pliers Set, Medium & Large - https://amzn.to/3znkMQC

- Three Pliers Set, Small, Medium & Large - https://amzn.to/3pMuyII

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