How do I stop my sprinklers from shutting down my water hammer?

If only one of the irrigation valves is causing water hammer the easiest solution is to reduce the amount of water that valve is using. That will reduce the velocity and the water hammer will stop. To do that you need to reduce the number of sprinkler heads the valve operates.

Read, more on it here. People also ask, how do I stop water hammer in sprinkler system?

  1. Turn off all the home appliances that use water, including faucets, dishwashers and water filters.
  2. Place a towel under the water supply valve for the sprinkler system.
  3. Attach a water pressure gauge to the valve.
  4. Reconnect the sprinkler to the water supply.
  5. Turn on all the faucets in the house and flush all the toilets.

Also, why does my sprinkler valve make noise? A fizzing noise from the sprinkler valve, whether on or off, can indicate a broken valve casing. The sprinkler valve controls the flow of water, directing it up through the spray jet. If part of the casing is crushed, it can cause a gushing leak that fizzes and bubbles water over the immediate area of the lawn.

Simply so, how do you fix water hammering?

Fixing Water Hammer Turn off the water to your house at the main water valve. Open the faucet at the lowest point in your home, then open up faucets at high locations such as a second story bathroom. Let the low faucet drain until nothing comes out. Close the faucets and turn the water main back on.

Is water hammer dangerous?

The Big Bang that you hear from your steam system can be very dangerous, even deadly, especially if its caused by water hammer. Water hammer is defined as “the unexpected release and associated shock wave of high-pressure steam/condensate”. It can cause death, severe injury, or extensive property damage.