Water pipes hammer
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07-07-17, 02:53 AM
Water pipes hammer
I have a relatively new home with a pressurized system, the tank is a 5 gallon 100 pound capacity located near the service entrance. The water from the street is regulated to 65 pounds, the tank is set for 65 pounds, and I am getting hammering from the washer only. I have installed anti-hammering devices on the back of the washer but still getting the noise. The washer is a newer style front loading LG, any suggestions where to start?
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07-07-17, 06:23 AM
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Are you getting the hammering when the washer stops the hot water from filling the machine? Is the noise stronger near the washer, near the tank or further down the line?
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07-07-17, 09:59 AM
And just to confirm, you are hearing water hammer. It's a loud bang when the water is turned off (or sometimes on). It's not a vibration while the water is being used. They are two different issues typically caused by different things.
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07-07-17, 10:24 AM
The tank is approx. 80 feet away from the washer and is secured from the piping on top along with the fact that its sitting on a very secure wooden platform, no issues there.
Possibly the valve in the washer? is that possible?
Possibly the valve in the washer? is that possible?
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07-07-17, 06:41 PM
I'm guessing that you mean one lever for both hot & cold. It's still 2 valves with two washers, and the hot side may have a loose washer.
For some reason this has been coming up a lot lately on this forum. A loose washer, in a fixture or valve, can vibrate like a reed in a saxophone. It will make a hellacious noise and is often referred to as water hammer, which it is. The solution is to tighten and/or replace the washer. I don't know if you have to replace the entire valve in your particular case, or if it's repairable.
For some reason this has been coming up a lot lately on this forum. A loose washer, in a fixture or valve, can vibrate like a reed in a saxophone. It will make a hellacious noise and is often referred to as water hammer, which it is. The solution is to tighten and/or replace the washer. I don't know if you have to replace the entire valve in your particular case, or if it's repairable.
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