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Old 08-02-2014, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa View Post
I believe that technically speaking the houses in The Villages already have a water hammer arrester, and it is likely that yours has failed.

There is an in-line container installed above the water heater that contains a bladder that expands and contracts with the changes in water flow in the house. When the diaphragm in that container fails the changes in water flow in the house surge. In the case of my house, the result was the water valves to the toilets and kitchen sink were gradually pushed closed, slowing the flow of water.

I strongly urge you to send a Private Message to B&B III Home Services , an advertiser on this site, and ask for an opinion. He diagnosed my problem correctly and recommended a particular plumber who did the repair quickly and at a fair price.

I think it is likely that you have need of repair of this item, and it may correct your problem.

Good luck.
Not all homes in TV have the air bladder installed above the hot water heater. Ours doesn't...we have individual air hammer arrestors installed at all outlets.