Worcester Boiler Expansion Tank Replacement

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Worcester boiler expansion tank replacement.

Worcester 87161083880 worcester expansion vessel 10 litre 87161083880 appliance. An expansion tank is used to prevent issues related to excess pressure from your home s hot water supply. An expansion tank is not found in steam boiler systems which create heat by circulating hot vapor rather than hot water through the pipes and radiators. Worcester bosch expansion vessels also sometimes called expansion tanks or pressure vessels are a component fitted internally to worcester bosch combi type and sealed system boilers and it s function is to compensate for the expansion of hot water as water will expand when heated producing a rise in pressure within the sealed or closed system.

With the right tools and this guide you will be able to replace the expansion tank on your water heater without calling a professional plumber. Replacing your water heater expansion tank by yourself can save you a lot of money and time. Without it you would be at risk for damage to your water lines fittings and water heater. Steam boilers are simpler systems that lack several components found in hot water boiler systems such as the circulating pump expansion tank and regulators for water pressure and temperature.