water hammer arrestor location ?

Users who are viewing this thread

web_surfer

New Member
Messages
38
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Wisconsin
Ok, the plumber is finished w/ the re-plumbing of the house except for the laundry area in the basement. He left this area for me to do since he had to leave for a large commercial job up North (which was known when hired him - so he didn't abandon me). He is coming back to look over what I do and for air test when have this area completed.

Question is where would be the best location for the hammer arrestor?

Currently plan to put arrestor on horizontal 3/4" supply just before the tee that splits to go to kitchen sink & laundry branch. It is an Sioux Chief S652-A which is rated for up to 11 fixtures. So, since there are only three fixtures (kitchen sink, laundry tub sink & washer), it can handle the load. The plumber thought it might be better to locate it on the vertical 3/4" pipe that goes to laundry tub & washer.

Thanks,
Matt
 

Attachments

  • arrestor.JPG
    arrestor.JPG
    6.4 KB · Views: 3,388

Jadnashua

Retired Defense Industry Engineer xxx
Messages
32,770
Reaction score
1,190
Points
113
Location
New England
I think the measurement is fixture units, not physical fixtures. You'd have to look up what each one of those things is designed for and then total them.

An arrester is only needed close to fast closing valves. The ones that are most likely to make any difference are those for the washing machine. They work best, the closer they are. The idea is to absorb the piston effect of the flowing water when it slams against a fast closing valve. The dish washer could possibly use one, too. Too far from the actual valve, and there's enough force to still give problems.
 

FloridaOrange

Plumbing Designer
Messages
1,298
Reaction score
2
Points
36
Location
SW Florida
If your concern is the washing machine you can get a washing machine box with the hammer arrestors as part of your valve assembly.

Sorry for the large size.........
1_4_hmmr_arr_center_CPVC.jpg
 
Top
Hey, wait a minute.

This is awkward, but...

It looks like you're using an ad blocker. We get it, but (1) terrylove.com can't live without ads, and (2) ad blockers can cause issues with videos and comments. If you'd like to support the site, please allow ads.

If any particular ad is your REASON for blocking ads, please let us know. We might be able to do something about it. Thanks.
I've Disabled AdBlock    No Thanks