In a commercial building, water hammer is not just a noise — it can crack joints and trip the valves on expensive equipment. The shock comes from fast-closing valves slamming water to a stop.
The source
Solenoid valves on dishwashers, ice machines, and flushometers close in a fraction of a second. The moving water has nowhere to go, and the pressure spike hits the pipes.
The arrestor
Water hammer arrestors are sealed chambers with a gas cushion that absorbs the surge. They belong near the fast-closing valves, not at the end of the system.
The pressure
High incoming pressure makes every surge worse. A pressure regulator keeps the system in a safe range and extends the life of the arrestors.
The loose pipes
Unclamped pipes amplify the bang and stress the joints. Re-supporting the lines quiets the building even after the arrestors are in.
The prevention
Installing arrestors during a remodel is far cheaper than adding them later, once the pipes are buried. Every fast-closing valve deserves one nearby.
The call
Quiet the building and protect the equipment. Call 888-217-3585 and New Orleans Home Plumbing Co will match you with a New Orleans commercial plumbing pro.
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