What is causing water hammer in my flat? Discussion Thread
Hello
I wonder can anyone shed any light on what is becoming an annoying problem?
I had a new stopcock installed in my second floor flat a year ago. This was intended to stop water hammer which had been taking place. However, recently the water hammer has returned and from what I can tell it occurs when water is used in the flat below mine, and possibly in other flats as well. The noise is a banging or crunching of metal sound and it can be quite loud.
But, I cannot work out is why this is happening, and this is where I seek advice. Could the water hammer, if that is what it is, be the result of a vibration in the pipes because of water usage, water pressure or an air gap? If this is so, where might it be occurring?
Water in my flat is delivered via a dedicated pipe which rises through the building. This pipe is, as far as I know, isolated from the other flats which have their own respective pipes. Whether these pipes branch from a common supply which connects to the mains, or if they are connected directly to the mains, is not something I know.
Any advise would be appreciated ...
Thanks
Mr Gwent.
What is causing water hammer in my flat? for the original thread on Plumbers Forums
Hello
I wonder can anyone shed any light on what is becoming an annoying problem?
I had a new stopcock installed in my second floor flat a year ago. This was intended to stop water hammer which had been taking place. However, recently the water hammer has returned and from what I can tell it occurs when water is used in the flat below mine, and possibly in other flats as well. The noise is a banging or crunching of metal sound and it can be quite loud.
But, I cannot work out is why this is happening, and this is where I seek advice. Could the water hammer, if that is what it is, be the result of a vibration in the pipes because of water usage, water pressure or an air gap? If this is so, where might it be occurring?
Water in my flat is delivered via a dedicated pipe which rises through the building. This pipe is, as far as I know, isolated from the other flats which have their own respective pipes. Whether these pipes branch from a common supply which connects to the mains, or if they are connected directly to the mains, is not something I know.
Any advise would be appreciated ...
Thanks
Mr Gwent.
What is causing water hammer in my flat? for the original thread on Plumbers Forums
