C caleakdetection Leak Detection Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Washington DC Website www.caleakdetection.com Dec 18, 2009 #1 Every time the sprinkler system comes on the pipes in the walls rattle loudly like an earthquake. Is this caused bu air pressure in pipes? What can i stop this?
Every time the sprinkler system comes on the pipes in the walls rattle loudly like an earthquake. Is this caused bu air pressure in pipes? What can i stop this?
Terry The Plumbing Wizard Staff member Messages 29,942 Reaction score 3,483 Points 113 Location Bothell, Washington Website terrylove.com Dec 18, 2009 #2 Not air, maybe water hammer. I would install a hammer arrestor in the system near the valve that opens and closes for the irrigation.
Not air, maybe water hammer. I would install a hammer arrestor in the system near the valve that opens and closes for the irrigation.