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Thudding water pipes
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 2:37 pm
by GAB1979
Please help... I've recently moved into a house and only just discovered that, when i turn the taps off quickly or when the washing machine lets in and shuts off water, a large thudding sound echo's through the pipes, the water pressure is'nt effected in any way its just becoming a nuisance...... please help,
Many thanks.
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 5:18 am
by Steve the gas
Hi,
Follow the route of the pipes if poss and make sure they are clipped regularly.
Also/ or insulate the pipes with split insulation for pipes.
Hth
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 8:57 am
by rosebery
You have water hammer. It may be only a nuisance now but if its bad enough sooner or later it WILL damage your system leading to joint failure and water flowing where it should not be.
Solutions:
1. Reduce the flow by partially closing your main stop cock.
2. Clip the pipes where they are unclipped.
3. Change the valves causing the problem.
4. Fit a water hammer arrestor.
Cheers