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Water hammer arrestors should go on the washing machine, not the main line

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elite1mo ago

The most common source of water hammer in residential plumbing is the solenoid valve in washing machines snapping shut. Installing arrestors on the main line wastes money. Mount them within 6 feet of the washing machine supply valves per IPC Section 604.9. Size AA or A arrestors are sufficient for residential appliances.

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