G Grizzly Backflow & Plumbing
Mound, MN · 55364 Local testers · Utility reports filed

Thermal Expansion Tank Tie-In in Mound, MN Near Me

Thermal expansion tank tie-in in Mound, MN after a backflow preventer or check valve closes your water system. Call (833) 990-5874.

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Thermal Expansion Tank Tie-In in Mound, MN
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Thermal Expansion Tank Tie-In in Mound, MN

Install a backflow preventer on a home's main line and you have created a closed system. When the water heater runs, heated water expands and has nowhere to go. Pressure climbs until the temperature and pressure relief valve on the heater, set at 150 psi, starts to weep.

A thermal expansion tank fixes that. It is a small steel tank with an air bladder, tied into the cold supply near the heater. The bladder absorbs the expansion.

The detail people skip is the air charge. The tank has to be pre-charged to match your static water pressure, checked with a tire gauge before it goes on. A tank left at the factory 40 psi on a 70 psi system does very little.

Sizing depends on heater capacity and water pressure. A 40 or 50 gallon heater usually takes a 2 gallon tank.

Grizzly Backflow & Plumbing connects Mound, MN homeowners with plumbers who tie in expansion tanks as part of backflow prevention work. Call (833) 990-5874.

How it works

Four steps to backflow testing in Mound, MN

  1. 01

    Grab your notice

    Have the utility letter handy. It lists the device, serial number and due date.

  2. 02

    Talk it through

    Call (833) 990-5874. We go over the device type and the price before anything is booked.

  3. 03

    Test day

    A certified tester reads each check and the relief valve on a calibrated gauge.

  4. 04

    Report filed

    The report goes to your water utility, and you keep a copy for your records.

Coverage

Backflow Testing Services Across Mound, MN

Backflow testing for the neighborhoods and ZIP codes around Mound, MN.

Neighborhoods we cover for backflow testing

  • Downtown Mound
  • Lake Minnetonka Shore

ZIP codes we serve

55364

Backflow testing FAQs

Questions about backflow testing

Questions we hear most often about Thermal Expansion Tank Tie-In in Mound, MN.

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How long does a backflow test take?
A residential PVB or double check test usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Large commercial and fire line assemblies take longer.
Will my water be off during the test?
Yes, briefly. The tester closes the shutoff valves on the assembly while reading the checks, so water downstream of the device is off until the test is done.
How much does backflow testing cost in Mound, MN?
Pricing depends on device type, size and the local market. Call (833) 990-5874 for current pricing on backflow testing in Mound, MN.
Is fire sprinkler backflow testing different?
Yes. Along with the standard check valve test, NFPA 25 calls for an annual forward flow test on fire line backflow assemblies. Results often go to both the water utility and the fire authority.
Can a backflow preventer be repaired instead of replaced?
Often it can. Rebuild kits with new discs, springs and seals are sold for most brands. Replacement makes more sense when the body is cracked or parts are no longer made.

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Certified testers for backflow testing in Mound, MN. Call (833) 990-5874 and we go through the device and the price before anything is booked.

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