I have noticed as I tore out my walls that In the vanity area there are 2 air pipes that run along side the water pipes. Is this something that is normal and shold be there even when I change over to copper?
There is nothing by the tub/shower area so just want to make it right. Opinions please
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those more than likely are hammer dampers...
won't hurt to put them back in... in both locations if you like...
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Air pipes? What are they connected to?
Ditto IMERC - water hammer dampers - from your description, the home grown / made up variety - work just as well as the manufactured variety.
I'd put them back in - helps quiet the pipes when a valve slams shut such as the toilet fill valve. Also helps with all other piping in the house.
Jim
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If that's what's being described, it's far better to buy dampers and install them rather than install pipe stubs. The pipe stubs get waterlogged quite easily.
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The commercial dampers get waterlogged by exactly the same mechanism as the home grown variety.
I always have a few pipe stubs left at the end of the job - I can make a damper for the price of a T + street ell + cap. A little solder and I'm in business for at least several years. To extend useful service period - make them longer.
Cure is exactly the same for both - drain house piping and the problem is cured.
Did I mention some people call me "cheap"? --- I prefer "frugal"!
Jim
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Are you talking about the wasteline vent piping? Not sure of your experience level from your profile.
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