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OT plumbers and tool belt heroes (DIY guys). Water Hammer?
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:11 am
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:11 am
Obviously by using the term water hammer, I've googled. Our house was built in 83-84. So I do not know what code was back then for having "air chambers" installed. I just know my problem.
We got a new washing machine and ever since minor pipe knocking in cold weather has become an every wash occurrence. The pipes now bang when the washer start or stops drawing water. Is there an easy fix? I may have to call a plumber anyway as the water valve to the washer is old, chewed up and frozen. I assume it will need to be "sweated" off to add anything.
Any day now I just expect to hear water pouring down the walls. And of course mine is a 2-story construction with the water heater in the attic. So damage would be a maximum if a pipe were to burst.
We got a new washing machine and ever since minor pipe knocking in cold weather has become an every wash occurrence. The pipes now bang when the washer start or stops drawing water. Is there an easy fix? I may have to call a plumber anyway as the water valve to the washer is old, chewed up and frozen. I assume it will need to be "sweated" off to add anything.
Any day now I just expect to hear water pouring down the walls. And of course mine is a 2-story construction with the water heater in the attic. So damage would be a maximum if a pipe were to burst.
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Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:13 am to LSU alum wannabe
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Our house was built in 83-84
Jimmy Hoffa died in 1982. Maybe have someone scan your walls and floors for a body.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:18 am to LSU alum wannabe
Not a plumber, but had this issue in the past. Water Hammer symptoms can also come from a loose flat washer in the valve seat - and that is the most likely cause, IMO.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:19 am to LSU alum wannabe
Water hammer arresters
ETA - you can buy them at HD, Lowes, Amazon
ETA - you can buy them at HD, Lowes, Amazon
This post was edited on 4/17/18 at 9:21 am
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:19 am to LSU alum wannabe
Lowes sells an 'arrestor' for about 20 bucks. I'd try that first.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:19 am to OysterPoBoy
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Jimmy Hoffa died in 1982.
While trying to reply to this my iPad cut out......
Who is he? Never heard of him? You must thinking of some other guy.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:21 am to LSU alum wannabe
Shut off the water at the main or emergency shuttoff. Open the highest tap. Open the lowest tap. Let the pipes drain. When the water stops flowing from the lowest tap turn it off. Open the main. You should be good.
This post was edited on 4/17/18 at 9:22 am
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:24 am to terd ferguson
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Water hammer arrester
I see solder and new fittings in that pic. I'd need a plumber. Plus my old valves look every bit 35 years old. Trying to get them off myself has a high pucker factor.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:25 am to LSU alum wannabe
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I see solder and new fittings in that pic.
No, no, no. You can screw it on to the valve and then screw the hose into the arrester.
Look at this one: LINK
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:31 am to terd ferguson
The arrester is the entire piece inside the red box. It goes between the water valve and the water hose (yellow arrows where it screws on).
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:33 am to BlackAdam
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Shut off the water at the main or emergency shuttoff. Open the highest tap. Open the lowest tap. Let the pipes drain. When the water stops flowing from the lowest tap turn it off. Open the main. You should be good
This. Got to let the air out of the pipes
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:54 am to fillmoregandt
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This. Got to let the air out of the pipes
Actually the opposite, air chambers will get "water logged" over time and lose their "cushion". By draining your water supply you enable air to refill the air chambers.
In many cases this will work.
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:58 am to LSU alum wannabe
here's a vid on your exact problem and solution. It's basically what everyone else here is suggesting to fix the problem. Look like an easy DIY
Youtube
Youtube
Posted on 4/17/18 at 9:59 am to LSU alum wannabe
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I see solder and new fittings in that pic. I'd need a plumber. Plus my old valves look every bit 35 years old. Trying to get them off myself has a high pucker factor.
How much starch do you use when ironing your skirt?
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