Water hammer is the destructive forces, pounding noises and vibration in a piping system when water flowing through a pipeline is stopped abruptly. The only effective means of control is to install water hammer arrestors.
Heat traps are installed on some residential water heaters to comply with the many utility incentive programs, and certain new construction or replacement product requirements in place throughout the country.
The water heater is equipped with an adjustable thermostat to control water temperature. Hot water at temperatures desired for automatic dishwasher and laundry use can cause scalds resulting in serious personal injury and/or death.
