The Plumber's Choice 1/2 in. Straight Male Sweat Copper Water Hammer Arrestor Type A

Most people don't know about the water hammer arrestor straight copper with 1/2 in. male sweat Type AA connection. Whether it is hot or cold, the sweat hammer arrestor can do wonder for the noise-prone pipe system in a residential environment. The banging in pipes can basically be solved by installing sweat arrestor whether it is horizontal or vertical. Most plumbing symptom of banging occurs due to the high-pressure rush or surge of water flowing through the pipe rapidly. The sudden reversal of flow send shock waves can put pressure on the pipes causing damage in certain places such as joints. The hammer arrestor with a piston in the air chamber comes to the rescue by relieving pressure inside the pipes. The water inside the air chamber pushes the piston in by compressing the air to subsides the pressure. The type A sweat connection of the water arrestor are generally flexible and can be installed in any direction whether horizontally or vertically. The 1/2 in. connects with copper pipe for tight seal preventing water leaks. The maximum working temperature can handle 250°F and working pressure of 300 psi. You'll be glad that the water flowing in the pipes through hammer arrestor ensures a noise-free environment provides some peace of mind. The water hammer long-lasting performance complies with NSF. The lead-free construction of male sweat hammer made of DZR brass meets UPC, IPC and cUPC requirements.