The connection point from tank to system represents the point of no pressure change.
Taco expansion tank piping.
All fabrication is done in house to assure a high level of quality.
Note the captive air tank piping diagrams.
In a diaphragm tank the air is held captive by the use of a diaphragm with the expanded water being held on one side of the diaphragm and air on the other.
Taco ca expansion tanks are full acceptance captive air expansion tanks that provide separation of air and water.
Piping and air elimina.
Taco offers these tanks in sizes from 50 gallons up through 3000 gallons across 22 tank volumes.
Taco cx series expansion tanks are designed constructed and tested to asme section viii div.
This means that the expansion tank must be connected as close as possible to the suction side of the system.
The air cushion plain steel tank uses a tank filled with water and an air cush ion at the top of the tank for water to expand into as it is heated.
Ps series plain steel expansion tanks are designed constructed and tested to asme section viii div.
Taco cbx series expansion tanks are designed constructed and tested to asme section viii div.
Diaphragm tanks use a diaphragm to permanently separate the air and water.
Installation of the tank prior to adjusting the pre charge can result in incorrect pre charge readings.
Piping typical tank to system and air vent piping are illustrated by figures 1 thru 6.
English or si system international units.
Taco ps series plain steel expansion tanks are available in a wide variety of standard sizes from 15 to 515 gallons.
Some general notes regarding this piping are listed below.
Taco ca series expansion tanks are designed to solve a long time problem in the hydronics industry by utilizing a butyl rubber bladder to permanently separate the air charge from the system fluid in the expansion tank.
In old style non bladder type tanks the air to water interface allowed air to be absorbed back into the system fluid and.
The piping require ments for captive air tanks are different from those of plain steel expansion tanks.
Tough durable and long lasting.
Computerized product selection helps you choose the expansion tank that is just the right fit for your application requirements.
The expansion tank selection program offers the options of either u s.
Clicking on the fluid type drop down menu will allow the user to make expansion tank selections based on the fluid types.
Pax expansion tank piping diagrams recommended installation for heating system or chilled water applications recommended installation for nsf ansi 61 g applications for factory contact on taco fall river heat transfer products please call 508 674 5353.
