SOURCE: I have a large Amtrol water heater. I bought the
i would recommend getting a "superstor" tank,...(not messing with the amtrol again) is this run off of your boiler? if so, you'll like a "superstor", good luck, cracklin joe,........
SOURCE: My Amtrol Therm-x-trol tank has
Sounds like the internal diaphragm has ruptured. The tank should be replaced immediately. You should disconnect the electrical power to the water heater and close off the incoming water supply to the heater. Open a HW faucet to relieve the pressure and remove the tank. Be careful cause you are going to get wet. Replace with a new tank.
SOURCE: My A.O. Smith 8 year old water heater drips water
It seems that you have this figured. In their literature all units are shown vertical, either inlet up or inlet down. Also, it appears that if the unit is full of water, (water logged) pressure will build up in the system. Temporarily, you could shut off water to the water heater, open some drains and use a pump to put some air back into the tank. This would at least get air into the upper half of the tank for a while until you can get set to make a repair.
Gary
SOURCE: The relief valve coming out
The exspansion tank is more than likly the problem. The temperature/presure valve may also be the problem. Replace both. To replace the exspansion tank turn off the supply water coming into the water heater. Open the relief valve and purge the presure off the tank. drain the water heater slightly below the temperarture/presure valve to replace. The exspansion tanks screws off. Use new teflon taope on the threads when replacing both the exspansion tank and the T&P valve. This work can be compleated by the homwowner with some mecanical inclination.
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