Solved! Water Hammer (Save $100)
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- Опубліковано 13 лют 2022
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Excellent advice.. had water hammer after adding some pipework.. drained and re-pressurised system as you said and its fixed it..
Thank you!
My master bedroom's shower will vibrate whenever the kitchen tap is being used at the same time. Followed your instructions and no more vibrations anymore. Thank you good sir.
I'm glad it helped!
I've been having that knocking for almost a year so when I changed the cartridge for the shower cause it was leaking I had to turn off the main line so I decided to try your advice drained all water from all faucets upstairs and even down stairs and I have to thank you it worked that blasted knocking is gone 👍
I'm very happy it helped! Like n subscribe!
Thankyou, I will try to do what you recommend, and thankyou for explaining the difference in water and air pressure.
You are the best knowledgeable and you have the best video EVER!
I was too irritated with sudden vibrations on my kitchen taps while using .. I searched for solutions on internet .. Finally found your video .. used same technique as you did ..Result was amazing..Vibrations gone like a magic 👍 It really worked .. Thanks for sharing such a helpful tips 👍
just suscribed your channel too👌
Plz help only in my basement tub sink the hot water bangs and shakes Krazy until I put it on full blast is the only time it works
Thank you!
Note: when you flush the toilets for the first time it’s best to slightly press the handle/button to let the water refill slowly cause if you just flush them normally, it will seem like your toilet is about to explode!!!
try opening the taps at the lowest point first to push air out at that level followed in order until you reach the outlet that is the highest. all air should be pushed out
Thank you so much.
Just turning the tap off and on back and forth for five times did the trick for me.
i can't belive that worked , i was just watching videos about to how install Water Hammer Arrestors and you tube finale sent me to the right place.. i did it and water hammer gone . i am so happy thanks
It worked! Great tip. Also for anyone doing this with mixer taps thats got cold and hot in one, make sure you drain both sides as I had water from both sides. After draining, slowly test out the taps one by one to let the water back in. I say slowly cos eitherelse it might just blast at you like I experienced 😂 Also flush the toilet afterwards. Thank you so much!😊
Thanks so much for taking time to share your tips and tricks!! it worked!!! greatly appreciated.
Glad it helped!
Followed your instructions and water hammer is gone,thank you so much.
Thanks for your support!
You think if it happen on the main pipe instead of inside the unit hdb or tc know about this issue?
When you got a partially turned on faucet and you have the loud vibrating that is not water hammer. Its a loose washer either on the faucet or on the supply stops. Water hammer is when you shut a faucet real quick, or when your washer or toilet fills etc. you have a loud bang.
Hi Thanks for your comment! The loose washer combined with the water hammer effect causes a phenomenon called hydraulic ram which is the vibrating sound you hear. The root cause is still water hammer.
Thank you for watching tho!
Check out this video for more information
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Hi,if i have sound in my metal water pipe that is near ceiling whenever i on the tap,is it water hammer? The sound is not very loud,it is like a faint drilling sound in one of the pipe. After i turn off the tap,i can hear a gargle sound in the pipe. Not sure if this is a form of water hammer?
This helped us very much !! I subscribed!
Can you show how to replace a back flow or show how to replace the back flow kit . Thanks
The problem is usually due to a faulty valve in one of the tap. Good to have isolation ball valves in every tap. Shut each isolation valve and find the fault.
You rock!!! Thanks
I have been looking for how to solve the problem for over 8 months. Finally solved. Thanks a million, I asked a few plumbers and couldn’t get an answer.
@Neddie2k it is a temporary fix, hopefully a plumber can fix it permanently: )
This issue is due to (unregulated) water pressure. For long term solution, install water hammer arrestors.
this just started happening in one of my restroom shower faucet! I don't think it's the lowest point, nor the highest point... is there a reason why it's happening there? thanks!
I have water hammer sound only when I use my instant hot water tap. So do I still have to shut off the water to my house and turn on all the faucets ?? I have 4 bathrooms- 3 showers and 5 sinks + a laundry room sink and kitchen sink plus instant hot water.
Can you help with this? We came home with Sunday afternoon. We live in a condo community.
We came home to the walls vibrating noisily . The neighbor had been snaking the pipe in his shower. After an hour we went and knocked on the door. He said that he actually stopped an hour before. But the knocking continued. We turned off our toilet water, and it stopped. We turned it back on and then knocking returned, as well as, the toilet refilling slowly while making a whining noise.
Will an arrestor work for that? (And would the neighbor snaking his shower pipes affect ours?)
Hi, yesterday I do some time it is ok again started . what to do? Could you help me .
Dealing with this issue currently! Helpful video. Liked and subbed.
Hopefully it helped!
@@ThePunggolHandyMan It did! 💯
Love it. Thank you.
Thank you, great tip!!
Thank you Paul!
Thanks for making these videos man, really helpful for us and you deserve more recognition.
Thank you! Your support means so much! Hopefully the channel grows!
Have you ever heard of oscillation? Perhaps not.
Thanks for your input ! Could you give us more details ? It will be good for the community if you could share some information!
Thanks! This helped. I was worried that this would be an expensive plumbing bill.
Glad I could help!
It worked! Thank you 🙏
I installed a pressurized tank…everytime the refilling is done there is a thud noise in storage tank while the pipe is vibrating..is this water hammer ? and how can this be avoided
Thank you my man
I have water hammer when turn on water in kitchen sink. What do you think my issue is?
THANK YOU
You are good explanation do solve problems. One by one open tap and close only two minutes thanks.
When referring to high and low faucets do you mean the shower since it’s higher? May sound ridiculous,sorry, and so you have to turn all the faucets in your house? Or just the high and low?
Thanks for the questions! Can turn on all but high and low are the necessary ones a
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks for clear explanations.
Thanks
Fixed! Thank you so much!
Level up!
Help! I live in a mobile home and have pex pipes. After I run the water at my kitchen sink (mainly the hot water) there's knocking/thumping sounds coming from under my dining room floor. I've had the pressure valve changed and lowered water pressure from 100 to 63 but it did not help. It also happens sometimes even when l'm not running the water. This may not be related, but coincidentally around the same time the thumping sound started my floor boards in dining room started to make creaking/snapping sound. Do vou have an idea of what could be causing the knocking/thumping sound under my floor?
This may be caused by the ram effect. I have a similar setup with my portable sink and it is due to the pressure buildup from the water pump. I dobt have a water hammer arrestor in that setup ant it might explain the knocking. You may try getting a small water hammer arrestor installed and seeing if that helps.
@@ThePunggolHandyMan Thank you so much!
Brilliant.....before water mains back on? Should i close all taps back up? Or leave open to blow any air out/vacum.
Cheers Andrew UK 🇬🇧
Close everything first then switch the mains on! Thanks for your support from halfway round the globe!
Does this only happen at the kitchen sink for HDB units? Thanks for sharing this video and the DIY fix by the way. Very useful.
Usually the root cause is a faulty tap. This is a temporary fix at best but it does happen to any type of home
@@ThePunggolHandyMan it’s also my kitchen faucet and dishwasher who are on the same line. Only the hot water has an issue and only when it gets hot. Could that still be water hammer? First you hear a whistling noise followed by the hammer. I tried draining before but will try again. I was also thinking of a faulty faucet but then why would the dishwasher have a similar problem?
You most probably have a faulty tapnon that line. You can check and see if any of your taps seem lose
@@ThePunggolHandyMan I fixed it, apparently there was a three way valve underneath the sink splitting the line towards the tap and the dishwasher. That valve wasn’t all the way open. I opened it and problem fixed. The fact that the dishwasher started causing the noise made me think it was something the tap and dishwasher had in common.
Once drained close all taps that were opened, then turn the water main back on? I would assume that air will come through first prior to water? Should this be done at the highest or lowest point?
Yes that is correct. Either high or low points can be done.
@@ThePunggolHandyMan now my only question is if you close everything and turn the water on wouldn’t that also trap air? I’m not a plumber, but I would think that if you turn the main on slowly and leave everything open, then all the air would push out if that makes any sense? Lol.
Yes as I have mentioned in the video this is no way a permanent fix. You have to find the faulty component and address it. This gives you temporary relief from the rattling
Hi sir, i have an issue (old hdb) where the toilet pipes makes a loud sound and vibrate then the shower head starts to leak for 5seconds. is this the cause of a faulty valve / water hammer? Thanks for the video! :D
Hi @The Punggol HandyMan! thanks for showing this video! Hope i can ask you a question regards this water hammer...
Im living in a landed property. All my bathroom are connected through a water tank for the hot and cold water with solar panel(2 bathroom second floor and one at ground floor). The rest of the tap are run through a master pipe(hope is what the terms call) Like this video, my pipe also facing this issue whenever i closes it will make noise like something is banging the ceiling, is very frustrating. My question is, based on your video, i need to close the main switch first right? Do i need to let the water in the tank to run dry? because is two different switches... the sound it making is when i using the water tank which is from bathroom one.
You just wanna get some air into your pipes. If it is really so bad, you may need to get a water hammer arrestor
I’ve lived in the same house for about 8 years and this had never happened before, but yesterday night it started in a tap that is hardly ever use, in the garage. Can anyone tell me why?
It's a worn valve and even if you don't use the tap, water can slowly erode the rubber seals
Is water hammer a sign pipes to break?
We are at 17° , I secure d my outdoor water spigots… I have flowing water
when I turned my water on, I heard knocking ??
I am just letting the water drip because I’m afraid that water could build up and Freeze
Water hammer is a sign of a leaky valve or a faulty arrestor. Best to get someone to look at it
.A new faucet (a dual spray switch tap that allows to switch between a strong shower setting, and normal stream setting) is installed downstairs. Whenever the downstair neighbor switches to strong flow setting I hear a high pitched water stream noise in my kitchen. The below neighbor uses the high flow setting quite often in the day, and it affects my ears as I have an ear condition called tinnitus. But it's loud enough that even someone without tinnitus would find it annoying (the nails against chalkboard type of sound)..why the noise is coming,
Really appreciate any help, thank you!
You need a plumber to have a look and you guys should figure out how to split the cost.. you may install a water hammer arrestor and it should solve your problem
thank you very much sir for help.i appreciate it.@@ThePunggolHandyMan
Good content. Good to try this
Thank you !
Hi there,
When you turned on facet no noise but when turned off I heard screeching sound coming from the water pipe.. is that normal? Because every time when my toilet is flushed at the end same sound I hear.. waiting your advice. Thank you.
Same problem
thanks bro
It lets air into the system to absorb shock but that air will be forced out of taps-allowing hammer to resume
Hence my emphasis on TEMPORARY fix.. but some in the comments seem to have experienced a permanent result
I live in a flat and this happens when my downstairs neighbor uses their water and it thing it’s the same for them, 😂 do we both need to do it ?
hi my house use water tank. should i wait the water in the tank empty?
That would be a good idea
Does this work with hot water taps too? Would the hot water system affect anything?
It should work! But not all the time
Bro i love it im try that when i get home
Can I check if I always hear a sound 'like a bowling ball drop from above' whenever my neighbor flush or use water, so what can I do?
Hi you can offer to do an inspection and share the cost of the repair for him but both parties must be agreeable on the type and cost of repair
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I have the hammer noise coming from geysers whats your advice
The same technique may help with the knocking
Ah it's been a long time since I heard a singapore accent, love it!
Haha its not even that heavy! Where are you?
@@ThePunggolHandyMan UK, but used to live in Singapore back in 99/2000
That's not water hammer, water hammer bang once at the time and the pressure valve opens and closes. That's machine gun water?
Once all the water has drained from the highest and lowest points, do I close the valves and then turn the main back on?
Yes of course!
thank you for the video, I have follow all your instruction but it still happen, when my water tank on roof start to full it sound like hell and the hammering stop when full..
This is a landed property? Probably you have a faulty tap along the line which causes the water to vibrate
Hello and a very good day to you.i am hairul here,staying at blk 530 bedok north st 3.my house lately is having water back flow. Every time when we turn the water at the kitchen sink and the washing machine, water keeps coming out.i have tried all kinds of method,from using vinegar/baking soda then pour hot water to using chemical to clear the chokage at the sink and the floortrap,but still water keeps coming out.for me,I wonder what could be the problem as I have tried my very best,could you give me some advice to solve this problem????thank you.
Hello! I have a video you may wanna check out. This is how to clear drainage choke. Feel free to browse the channel for more!
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my kitchen cabinet will vibrate each time my top neighbor on the water. will it solve the issue if i do the process you just mention?
Your upstairs neighbour needs to do this if it is inconveniencing you. A friendly knock and chat may help!
That is not water hammer issue. This is more like pipe vibration caused by wore out faucet washer gasket. Replacing either the faucet or just the washer gasket (if you can find one) should eliminate vibration problem.
One of the causes. His video is a quick fix but what you recommend is a permanent fix which I do cover in the rest of the channel.
I think it is just a temp fix, the same problem may come back later once the water filled the lines.
Yes as I mentioned in the video this is a temp fix at best. And does not work some times
Heater Hammering suluthion please
I don’t understand. You add air to your system, but sooner or later all air will be pushed out over time. Then hammer will come back.?
Yup that's why I said Temporary fix till you get a plumber
Sir. I do have question about toilet bowl. My toilet bowl will breathing if lets say top floor people flush their toilet bowl and my toilet bowl water splash till water level became low 😅
Hehe don't understand
Awesome
I’m a bit confused with what you mean by lowest and highest point? I’m on a single story home and everything is basically on the same level.
I had our gas internal instantaneous hot water system repaired recently and after a week or so I notice significant hammering around the home and near the unit itself when we shut off any tap at a normal speed. If I turn off the tap very slowly there is no hammering.
I’m hoping to fix this problem or else I must call a plumber.
Bidet should be installed on the right-side so that you don't use the right hand (shaking people hands, eating, touching objects......etc.) for cleaning yourself.
Thanks for the tips! However if you note, the default water supply is installed on the left.
You should be thoroughly washing your hands after using the toilet anyways you heathen
How do you stop rusted water from coming out bathtub spout?
Err it could be anything along the line! Taps, pipes, waterheater or even the tank or supply line! You have to call someone!
Thanks I found that very helpful 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hi did you leave the valve open with the water hammer while draining the water?
You can open as many taps as you have to drain out as much water as possible.
Hi I recently had trapped air in my toilet system. And every time I flushed the toilet it would make a loud humming noise. The problem eventually sorted itself out with out anything done to it but now I can hear a very low pitched prolonged vibration sound all round my property can you help solve this it's driving me and my children crazy
Do you have a ventilation system running through your house? Or is this a water piping thing? Maybe get a plumber to install a water hammer arrestor, that might work. It may be a faulty valve somewhere. You can feel it vibrating
Hi brother , I'm working in construction site PNG service , our service have a same issue , how to solve this, you show small house but here total 36 storey building water drain is not possible almost water service turn on , you have any idea to solve this
This one you need several large watter hammer arrestors to be installed in the pipeline. Maybe check with a commercial plumber?
He looks like Chinese actor johny huyang
Thanks for video it helped.
Bum gun for the win!
I Loled!
Someone uses the riser space as personal storage space😮
Shh everyone uses the riser as their personal storage space 😄
good food bro
Ok the vibration is none stop in the bathroom and it is really killing me
This is a quick fix and meant to be temporary. The fault should be in a faulty valve somewhere.
At the beginning, you barely had the faucet turned on and when you opened it all the way, the hammering stopped. At the end, you just opened it all the way immediately.
Good observation! The hydraulic ram effect from water hammer happens when the faucet is turned small, I did not get the footage of the "after" part but you can check the comments, many people have benefitted from this solution!
Can you come to my house and fix this problem?
Hahaha where is your house
Can you help? We have pipes that "BANG" hours after the water has been run throughout the day and night
Check or replace your toilet valves inside the tank.
@@krishaley5502 thanx
My neighbour pipe have hammer sound how to resolve for her
Well you need access to her house
What's the mask for?
For regulatory compliance.
Hey, do i need to flush the toilet as well?
No need lol the WC is just a tank of water and does not affect the mains
Why is he sporting a surgical mask?
Because
And if it doesn't work?
Well then either you hunt for the offending component and try to change it, often a tap or valve, or you gotta spend some money to call in a pro to install a water hammer arrester
Couldn’t follow the instructions
Hi If you could provide more details maybe I could help?
My lowest point was the outdoor faucet. Stumped me until I watched your vid then I kill the hammering. Great vids💪🏾
That's awesome!
Or just install a $10-$15 water hammer arrestor at the sink water supply and never deal with it again?
Hi thanks for your comment! This is meant to be a quick fix while you run to the store
@@ThePunggolHandyMan Gotcha! It is a good temporary fix for sure.
Too much plah plah plah
Thanks for your views!
can't understand you with the face diaper.
You may want to seek help if you are that challenged and can't understand simple English...
The idea of this fix is to PUT AIR into your plumbing system (to absorb the water-hammer vibrations). SO, after you drain the water (to put air into your system) should you close your HIGH POINTS first before closing your low points (to trap the air in the system?). Thank you! 👍👍
Doesn't matter cos you gotta close everything before you turn the mains on. If not every tap will turn on! 🤣
I have a hammer in geyser any advice?