Can hot water heater cause water hammer?
Can hot water heater cause water hammer? water heaters do not cause water hammer. if the nipples on top of the heater have plastic ball checks in them, they could be the cause. other causes could be excess pressure or excess velocity(too small piping) or loose piping or loose washers in a valve. Where do you place a hot water heater in a house? General Placement. Most regulations are fairly simply, and require that water heaters be placed against an external wall of the house. This is why most hot water heaters are in garages or basements. You will want...