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Posted by mm on December 17, 2005, 11:46 pm
On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 19:38:19 -0600, maradcliff@UNLISTED.com wrote:
>On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:13:23 -0500, "CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert"
>
>>>
>>> It seems a cost effective solution would be for me to replace the darn
>>> Fluidmaster valve with a Korky Quietfill valve (which does not cause
>>> hammer). Only thing is I hate to having to waste the time replacing the
>>> valve just because of, what, in my opinion, was a bad design choice (if it's
>>> really true that the pipes are being harmed by the abrupt shutoff of the
>>> Fluidmaster.)
>>>
>>> According to the Fluidmaster website, they make a "whisper" model that
>>> supposedly mitigates water hammer (albeit with a slower fill). I'm
I didnt' do it for this reason, but I turned down the water supply on
the upstairs toilet so low I can't even hear it (which was my goal)
I don't have a water hammer problem, but even if I did, I think I
woldn't have one with this toilet. Easy and no charge fix.
BTW, is the reason I don't have water hammer just luck, or did the
original plumber put arrestors in the wall that I can't see?
>>> wondering if a good quick fix could be done by swapping the top part of a
>>> "whisper" model??? Or, is there is any other inexpensive modification I
>>> could make to the Fluidmaster that would accomplish the same thing (WITHOUT
>>> having to drain the tank and remove whole)???
>>>
>>> (and, no, I don't think it makes any sense have a "hammer arrestor"
>>> installed is much more expensive than simply replacing the toilet valve)
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> J.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>You know its a watter hammer. Its not the fault of the Fluidmaster.
>>Its not their job to prevent water hammer, that would be the job of the
>>plumber that installed your pipes. Perhaps there are some valves that
>>can do 2 jobs and you like those. But IMHO its a problem with the house
>>piping.
>>
>>Install whatever works and enjoy your time doing something else. Unless
>>you are a plumber. IN which case you might enjoy installing a hammer
>>arrestor and seeing the more perfect functioning of your system.
>
>
>I do agree with you, but those Fluidmasters do tend to shut off very
>abruptly. Ideally he should install arrestors, but any ballcock that
>shuts off gradually is the easiest fix. I should say, I am surprised
>his washing machine does not cause water hammer too. They also shut
>off abruptly.
>
>Mark
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