Water Hammer Irrigation System In House

Water hammer is a noisy annoying condition that can happen in sprinkler system and indoor water pipes.

Water hammer irrigation system in house.

Many years ago i was called in to consult on a large high school irrigation system that was having water hammer problems. Our house is on city water with a psi about 78 at the street and a bit lower in the house. When the system is turned on the water behind the air bubble will speed up the air will run out of the system and the result will be water hammer. High water pressure entering your irrigation system may produce loud sounds called water hammer.

Because of their echoing effect the noise may seem like it is emanating from a particular sprinkler. Air in the system can contribute to water hammer as it can travel at a higher velocity than water. You can use three criteria to tell the difference between air in the pipes and water hammer. Two guys were working full time just repairing the pipe breaks.

The water enters the house through a metre in the basement. If you hear the noise when the valves close if it occurs when the pump starts or if you hear rapid. They had tried for months to fix it and numerous irrigation equipment salesmen had checked it out. It also discusses the difference between water hammer and air in the pipes.

Even the best designed system can have air inside it. Two of thses zones are about 2 feet from the 2nd ball valve. I had a drip system put in and it was run as so. This article discusses both the diagnosis of and how to fix water hammer.

The water hammer was literally blowing apart the system. The water runs up from the metre to near the basement ceiling and turns 90 degrees to run below the ceiling all in 3 4 copper pipes.