Archive for Water
What could be the source of water hammer?
oskeewow13 asked:
It seems that plumbing in my house has a problem with water hammer. First, I thought it only occurs when toilet tanks are filling back with water, but I realized that it happens whenever water is used anywhere in home. It just that water hammer is not as bad when I use faucets. So I’ve been trying to figure out where or source of this water hammer. By listening to where the sound is coming from, and by touching the water pipe with my finger tips, I learned that sound is loudest where the main water pipe comes in through the concrete wall. I guess I can install a water hammer arrestor. But I am trying to understand why water hammer is occuring. Here is my guess. Please let me know what you think. There is a branch near this point where pipe leads out to the faucet outside the house. While water tries to flow further into the house, perhaps vacumm is being created in this branch pipe and causing water hammer. Is this possible? What do you think? Thanks!
1. Noise comes from pipes near water main, not the toilets. noise just louder with toilets, reduced intake valve and reduced noise
2. With my fingertips, I can feel the pipe vibrating.
3. Perhaps water traveling to water softner and bouncing back?
4. Checked diaphram valve on toilet, it looked fine.
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I guess I’ll just install couple water arrestors and see what happens…
It seems that plumbing in my house has a problem with water hammer. First, I thought it only occurs when toilet tanks are filling back with water, but I realized that it happens whenever water is used anywhere in home. It just that water hammer is not as bad when I use faucets. So I’ve been trying to figure out where or source of this water hammer. By listening to where the sound is coming from, and by touching the water pipe with my finger tips, I learned that sound is loudest where the main water pipe comes in through the concrete wall. I guess I can install a water hammer arrestor. But I am trying to understand why water hammer is occuring. Here is my guess. Please let me know what you think. There is a branch near this point where pipe leads out to the faucet outside the house. While water tries to flow further into the house, perhaps vacumm is being created in this branch pipe and causing water hammer. Is this possible? What do you think? Thanks!
1. Noise comes from pipes near water main, not the toilets. noise just louder with toilets, reduced intake valve and reduced noise
2. With my fingertips, I can feel the pipe vibrating.
3. Perhaps water traveling to water softner and bouncing back?
4. Checked diaphram valve on toilet, it looked fine.
———
I guess I’ll just install couple water arrestors and see what happens…
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what temperature water should you run to keep pipes from bursting?
g asked:
I have an older home, and were we are its extremely cold. I have water running in the kitchen sink, tub and bathroom sink, I always thought you would just run cold water? Then i heard some guy say hot water? does it matter? Also the kitchen, bathroom are on the south side of the house, so i didnt know if i need water running at all faucets, i have small water running, I also have the cupboards open where the pipe runs to the kitchen to help air flow? my main concern was does the temperature of the water matter? i noticed i have no hot water in the bathroom sink, but i have cold water, i have hot water in the tub, so not sure whats going on there?
i forgot to say, i have no basement
I have an older home, and were we are its extremely cold. I have water running in the kitchen sink, tub and bathroom sink, I always thought you would just run cold water? Then i heard some guy say hot water? does it matter? Also the kitchen, bathroom are on the south side of the house, so i didnt know if i need water running at all faucets, i have small water running, I also have the cupboards open where the pipe runs to the kitchen to help air flow? my main concern was does the temperature of the water matter? i noticed i have no hot water in the bathroom sink, but i have cold water, i have hot water in the tub, so not sure whats going on there?
i forgot to say, i have no basement
Tags: water quality, water quality monitoring, water quality testing, water quality assessment, water quality management
Is irrigation water ok to use on a vegetable garden?
vegasmel asked:
We have culinary water for our house and secondary (irrigation) water for our sprinkler system in our lawn. We recently installed a spigot next to our garden that feeds off the irrigation water, sprinkler system. We thought it would be cheaper to use the irrigation water on the garden because we water so much, but now I’ve heard that irrigation water can be hazardous to use on vegetable that we will be eating. Is this true?
We have culinary water for our house and secondary (irrigation) water for our sprinkler system in our lawn. We recently installed a spigot next to our garden that feeds off the irrigation water, sprinkler system. We thought it would be cheaper to use the irrigation water on the garden because we water so much, but now I’ve heard that irrigation water can be hazardous to use on vegetable that we will be eating. Is this true?
Tags: water quality testing, water quality management, water quality monitoring, water quality test, water quality assessment
water.? ? ? ?
Dr. Phil asked:
what are the differences between tank less and a instantaneous water heaters ?
what are the differences between tank less and a instantaneous water heaters ?
and which one is better ?
which one is more expensive ?
and which one would you recommend to a customer ?
thanks PLUMBER’S !!!!!!!!!!!
i mean conventional storage type water heater. and a tankless
Tags: water quality assessment, water quality, water quality test, water quality management, water quality testing
What could be the source of the water hammer?
oskeewow13 asked:
It seems that plumbing in my house has a problem with water hammer. First, I thought it only occurs when toilet tanks are filling back with water, but I realized that it happens whenever water is used anywhere in home. It just that water hammer is not as bad when I use faucets. So I’ve been trying to figure out where or source of this water hammer. By listening to where the sound is coming from, and by touching the water pipe with my finger tips, I learned that sound is loudest where the main water pipe comes in through the concrete wall. I guess I can install a water hammer arrestor. But I am trying to understand why water hammer is occuring. Here is my guess. Please let me know what you think. There is a branch near this point where pipe leads out to the faucet outside the house. While water tries to flow further into the house, perhaps vacumm is being created in this branch pipe and causing water hammer. Is this possible? What do you think? Thanks!
It seems that plumbing in my house has a problem with water hammer. First, I thought it only occurs when toilet tanks are filling back with water, but I realized that it happens whenever water is used anywhere in home. It just that water hammer is not as bad when I use faucets. So I’ve been trying to figure out where or source of this water hammer. By listening to where the sound is coming from, and by touching the water pipe with my finger tips, I learned that sound is loudest where the main water pipe comes in through the concrete wall. I guess I can install a water hammer arrestor. But I am trying to understand why water hammer is occuring. Here is my guess. Please let me know what you think. There is a branch near this point where pipe leads out to the faucet outside the house. While water tries to flow further into the house, perhaps vacumm is being created in this branch pipe and causing water hammer. Is this possible? What do you think? Thanks!
Tags: water quality, water quality testing, water quality test, water quality assessment, water quality monitoring
What to do with water heater and water softner when draining water from plumbing?
oskeewow13 asked:
Hello! I may have a problem with water hammer or pockets of air or whatever in my plumbing system. In order to troubleshoot, I want to drain the water from the pipes for the whole house and then refill it. What should I do with the water in water heater and water softner? Do I drain the water heater and water softner? Just turn power off on my Kenmore water softner? or use bypass valve? Thanks for your time!
Hello! I may have a problem with water hammer or pockets of air or whatever in my plumbing system. In order to troubleshoot, I want to drain the water from the pipes for the whole house and then refill it. What should I do with the water in water heater and water softner? Do I drain the water heater and water softner? Just turn power off on my Kenmore water softner? or use bypass valve? Thanks for your time!
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In regards to water quality, what do these things indicate?
xo-micki asked:
basically, we have an assignment and i want to mention what each of these factors indicate regarding to quality of water:
- O.D.
- B.O.D
- Solubility
- Chloride Levels
- Solids found in water
- Titration
basically, we have an assignment and i want to mention what each of these factors indicate regarding to quality of water:
- O.D.
- B.O.D
- Solubility
- Chloride Levels
- Solids found in water
- Titration
if u know any websites that might have this information (not wikipedia) could you please provide me with the link?
thank you!
Which can tolerate lower water quality, a damselfish or a mantis shrimp?
Cathrine N asked:
I was starting a new tank that I wanted to keep a mantis shrimp in, and I was wondering If I should put damselfish in it until it is done cycling or if I can go straight to the mantis shrimp.
I was starting a new tank that I wanted to keep a mantis shrimp in, and I was wondering If I should put damselfish in it until it is done cycling or if I can go straight to the mantis shrimp.
How is the quality of drinking water in Hong Kong? Sorry, I closed out the previous question too quickly?
twisted_shoulders asked:
Is in-house water filtering system still needed, because those last-mile pipes to your home usually are not well maintained? Is Brita generally good enough for such purpose?
Is in-house water filtering system still needed, because those last-mile pipes to your home usually are not well maintained? Is Brita generally good enough for such purpose?