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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Re: Water Hammer When Pump Stops

« on: July 28, 2025, 02:43:31 PM »

As far as I know, this has been an issue. I replaced the water tank and the issue was still there. I have the water pressure at 35-55 and set the tank at 33 psi.
I check it every 6 months. I believe the tank is fine as I've never had any issues with it. It only loses 1-2 psi in 6 months.

Is that a picture of what you're suggesting? (the small grey tank)

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Pumps, Wells, Tanks, Controls / Water Hammer When Pump Stops

« on: July 27, 2025, 10:34:34 PM »

Hello,
I am in Florida on well water. The well head is about 80 feet from the house. The water tank and pressure switch are inside the car garage.
This house is from 1998, so I'm assuming the well is too. Ever since I bought this house, I notice every time the pump stops, it makes a loud noise and sounds like the pipes rattle in the walls.

I have been doing a lot of research, but based on what I've read so far, I am confused as to how to fix this.
Some say the check valve needs to be replace (which is located at the well head). I also read I may just need a water arrester installed after the water tank and before the sediment filter.

The last hurricane that past through here destroyed my well head (well, the PCV pipe that was connected to it). So, I had to redo the connection again.
I was actually going to replace the check valve, but I could not take that thing off at all. I put a lot of force to that thing and it didn't move! So, I left it alone and just redo the PVC connection that goes to the house.

I have no idea on the condition of the check valve. My question is, would a water arrester help with the hammer issue, and if so, what's the best location for it?

Thanks so much.