Plumbing

odds and sods about plumbing maintenance

Water Hammer

Water hammer is the noise/shockwave generated when water is suddenly stopped/cut off.

Over time it can damage your system doe to the shockwaves along the pipes.

 

Source

https://piperepair.co.uk/2020/07/06/water-hammer-what-it-is-and-how-you-can-stop-it/ (mirror)

Power Flush

A procedure during which your central heating system is drained and cleaning solution is pumped around to displace and sludge which has been generated by corrosion within the system. The procedure should cost between £300-£500 to be done as of Q4 2022. A GasSafe engineer is required to carry out this maintenance procedure in the UK.

 

Source

https://www.diyplumbing.co.uk/power-flush-what-is-it-why-do-i-need-it-how-much-is-it/ (mirror)