Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Apr 06, 2013 11:39 pm We are due for our inspection on Monday morning, and while we haven't tried any internal taps as yet, we have noticed a very bad water hammer coming from our 3 external taps. From turning it on until about mid way the knocking/banging is continuous and sounds really bad. Am wondering if this would be classed as acceptable or would be considered some kind of fault that should be attempted to be rectified. Hopefully same does not apply inside although I can't see why it wouldn't.. Any thoughts?? Building the Riva by Dale Alcock Homes. Follow our progress here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=57075 Re: Water hammer 3Apr 07, 2013 8:51 am Oh yeah, hadn't thought of that!!!!! Thanks Stewie Building the Riva by Dale Alcock Homes. Follow our progress here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=57075 Re: Water hammer 4May 10, 2013 3:24 pm ways to remedy 1=instal hammer arrestors on hot and cold washing machine taps as these will be the worst when washing machine and dishwasher solenoid slams on and off 2=all taps that are left open=washing machine=dishwasher=cistern=the washers need to be replaced with spring loaded types to absorb vibration thanks jim roundbathcompany 4 10824 This certainly doesn't look good. I would be engaging with an independent inspector to have a look at this. As for the unscheduled site visits, most builders are quite… 1 28326 thanks Chippy, i hope they have applied sealer but i am doubt to be honest, so i am gonna do this job after handover. 8 16295 |