KD New Member Messages 207 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Feb 8, 2007 #1 In copper plumbing is it a good idea to put in "water hammer" vertical air pocket extensions on hot and cold water outlet locations, or is this not done any more? If they are done how long should they be 12" or 6"?
In copper plumbing is it a good idea to put in "water hammer" vertical air pocket extensions on hot and cold water outlet locations, or is this not done any more? If they are done how long should they be 12" or 6"?
KD New Member Messages 207 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Feb 8, 2007 #2 Also what about one large water hammer air pocket vertical pipe at the water service entry location?
Terry The Plumbing Wizard Staff member Messages 29,942 Reaction score 3,483 Points 113 Location Bothell, Washington Website terrylove.com Feb 8, 2007 #3 Water hammer arrestors The have pistons in them, and they don't water log. Air chambers water log. They should go on the ice maker, washer and dishwasher. You can put them more places, but those three are the important ones.
Water hammer arrestors The have pistons in them, and they don't water log. Air chambers water log. They should go on the ice maker, washer and dishwasher. You can put them more places, but those three are the important ones.