The water hammer effect occurs when water flow is suddenly stopped or changed direction, causing a banging noise in your pipes. This can happen when valves close quickly, creating a shockwave that reverberates
starting with a list of sources of plumbing system noises in buildings: water supply piping noise, drain pipe noise, plumbing fixture noises, water main pipe noise, well pump and piping noises, and water heater noises.
Watch out: if you see soot or smoke or smell combustion gases, possibly accompanied by an increase in oil burner or heater noise, the system is not operating properly and may be unsafe. See OIL BURNER SOOT & PUFFBACKS Also see BANGING BOOMING NOISE DIAGNOSIS & CURE - home High speed oil...
Noises –If the pump makes noise, it is likely to be air bound or struggling to move a liquid against gravity. A loud banging is likely to be a stagnation condition. The pump can get very hot. No Domestic Hot Water – A combination of inclement weather and an inoperative backup electri...
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Water hammer is the pipe banging thumping, pipe clanking and pipe rattling caused by water hammer shock waves that usually start with a loud bang followed by several "echoes" or reducing pressure oscillations. Water hammer is generated by pressure shock waves caused by sudden changes of water (...
indicate a problem. A leak inside the furnace can cause components to work harder or differently than usual, and this can cause changes in the sounds your furnace makes. These noises can range from subtle to quite loud, and might include rattling, banging, squeaking, or whistling noises. ...
Noun1.water hammer- the banging sound of steam in pipes clap,bam,bang,blast,eruption- a sudden very loud noise Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. Want to thank TFD for its existence?Tell a friend about us, add a link to th...