Is the simple task of filling up a glass of water or taking a relaxing hot bath in the evening making you worry that your pipes and home are being hammered to bits? Water hammer sounds annoying, concerning and damaging – and that’s very close to the truth. If you’re tempted to think it’s all noise and no real problem, consider that those hammering pipes very often cause plumbing damage to the pipes, joints, gaskets and anything else that gets in its way. So is there a way on how to stop water hammer? Read on:
WHAT IS A WATER PIPE HAMMER, ANYWAY?
If you’ve lived in an old house, you’ve probably heard water hammer in pipes. And if you’re new to the phenomenon, you’ll probably notice it first when your washing machine abruptly cuts the water supply – and what happens next is the BANG BANG BANG BANG of pipes clanging about near the wall studs and floor joists.
The cause is a shockwave created by the abrupt change of direction of water in your pipes – otherwise known as hydraulic shock. But what we’re going to discuss today are the potential water hammer solutions that experienced plumbers recommend the most.
Find out more here:
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