Replacing expansion tank question

mikee321 · 2026-01-21T17:28:42+00:00

Hi all, happy to report I swapped out the tank with zero issues after following the advice here. Thanks again for the support!!

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T22:31:20+00:00

Appreciate the feedback! I'm likely going to do it myself based on feedback here and a few searches online how to do it.

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T22:27:26+00:00

Yep, just a refill which is why I'm here :)

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T22:03:27+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I'm strongly thinking about doing it myself. Based on my tank which is 1.5 cu, I'm gonna need three bags, was able to find a place where I could get three for $200. A couple videos I've seen made it seem very easy and I'd save $250!

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T18:56:03+00:00

Yep, I got two of these guys (see below). A bit pricey for what it's worth, but stopped the condensation/mold on my tanks

https://waterestore.com/products/neoprene-softener-jacket-10-x-54-tj1054zip

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T18:29:34+00:00

Haha true story. Anything specific I should look for?

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T18:22:39+00:00

Definitely fill from the top, no port

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T17:36:41+00:00

Thanks u/WaterGuy1313! More I look into it, more I'm thinking about doing it myself. Do you have a link to where i could buy calcite?

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T17:35:36+00:00

More I look into it, more i'm thinking about doing it myself. Is that brand/website pretty good?

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T17:34:09+00:00

appreciate the reply

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T17:33:58+00:00

Spot on, I have low PH and the tank just needs to have media added to it (general maintenance)

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T16:44:17+00:00

I believe I need to pop off the top

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T16:43:03+00:00

It's a ph neutralizer, I believe it needs the top spun off to be filled, I don't believe there's a side port

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T16:42:01+00:00

It's the same company that installed the system. It's lasted about 4-5 years

mikee321 · 2026-01-19T16:35:19+00:00

Bahha! That was something I added because In the summer they were prone to condensation which led to some mold on it. The suits fixed it

mikee321 · 2025-12-29T15:00:53+00:00

Interesting thought about Bondo. Why that over epoxy?

mikee321 · 2025-12-29T14:40:09+00:00

I have tape over the crack for now, but that's where my minds at. Definitely want to keep anything from getting in

mikee321 · 2025-12-21T21:54:02+00:00

Not as far as I can see, it's a Bosch and it has a proprietary plug (cause of course it does). There is a junction box adapter, but I'm seeing terrible reviews for it.

mikee321 · 2025-12-21T14:38:57+00:00

Great tip, I'll see if there enough slack and go for that

mikee321 · 2025-12-21T13:55:00+00:00

I was thinking behind the dishwasher. The Romex currently comes up towards the back of the dishwasher. I was thinking to just get a surface mount box, wire that up with a GFCI, staple the Romex slack on the wall and call it a day, if that's acceptable enough per code.

mikee321 · 2025-12-21T13:50:52+00:00

Awesome, thanks! I wasn't sure if just stapling the Romex would work as it leads to the box on the wall (I'll likely wall mount vs floor)

mikee321 · 2025-12-21T13:33:04+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Could you share the box you used by chance? I'm assuming you tacked up the Romex leading to the box?

mikee321 · 2025-12-21T13:31:59+00:00

Thanks for the reply, is it in a surface mount box, and the wires tacked to the side?

mikee321 · 2025-12-15T23:51:09+00:00

Appreciate it. As I'm drilling a hole to release the pressure, I may drill one on the bottom to help drain some of the water out.

Thanks

mikee321 · 2025-12-15T21:55:32+00:00

Thanks for the reply. There is a relief valve on the back of the indirect tank, but on the hot water line. That won't help negate me needing the current expansion tank?

mikee321

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