mystery-new washing machine strange pipe noises

[Raff]

thanks going to place the order ill let you know if it works !

 

[Raff]

Went to install this today and it leaked water out the Arrestor?

I see from a youtube video some guy who installed it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4nj389eVqM

He wrapped some white teflon tape around it, does this stuff seal it better to prevent water leaks?

 

[zzzjim]

Check packaging for rubber washer ( o-ring ! ) Sounds like a dribble running along , dripping off lowest point .

Use a torch for more light ?

 

[Raff]

Thanks yeah there was no o ring/washer in the package, not even on the inside of the device (checked both ends) maybe they forgot to add it in the package.

The instructions does say insert supplied washer into swivel nut ie where the leak occurs.

I take it that is what prevents the pressure or water from leaking, will email the company and see if they can send one out.

 

[drip-dry]

Fit one of these to pipework supping washing machine only and reduce water pressure down as required

WATER PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE WITH GAUGE 15MM & 22MM FITTING REGULATING PRV | eBay

Had same problem,it is the machine,it takes quick blasts of water as said,quickest and best solution

 

[Raff]

Thanks for link and info drip-dry but already got the other part recommended for 30 quid....

That part looks cheaper and good too, and your right the machine takes a blast of jet water not sure why these samsungs work in this manner frankly.

Hopefully get an email from these guys and get a washer sent to me if not ill return it.

 

[Chalked]

You need one of these.
rubber washers . 99p for 10
Washing Machine Hose Washers Pack of 10 | Washing Machine Fittings | NoLinkingToThis

 

[Raff]

Thanks ill give that shot !

 

[Raff]

I noticed my other water hose had a spare washer took it out but can see it is a bit smaller once I popped it into this water arrester, can see a gap in fact.

The one that it ships with looks bigger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4nj389eVqM

Ill see what fixblog company do maybe they can send a replacement or correct size washer, otherwise will ask for a refund or replacement, think just got really unlucky it was not included in the package.

 

[Raff]

Well got it installed and up and running and 100% no difference !

Water hammer noise exactly the same as before, I decided to try it at the washing machine and also directly to the water tap just to be sure but no difference at all.

I figured perhaps the unit was faulty so tried another one but exactly the same noise while connected to main tap and behind the washer.

Am surprised since the hammer noise is not too bad, just a clunk clunk (while washing machine running) I half expected this arrester to at least cut 50% of the noise but nothing is strange.

Am considering sending it back and trying something else, any suggestions?

 

[Chalked]

They normally do work. It must be a noise inside your machine.

welcome to the weird world of plumbing!!

you might as well send it back.

 

[Raff]

They normally do work. It must be a noise inside your machine.

welcome to the weird world of plumbing!!

you might as well send it back.

Yeah I checked on youtube and LG and Samsung washing machines all the latest models past few years are causing water hammer noise issues, a great deal of people bought the item I got and for many it worked and some not.

I can tell my samsung washer violently sucks in and out the water where as my past hotpoint machines did not. So its rather the design that maybe causing this device and other similar ones to not work.

1-2 guys on amazon said it did nothing for them also and no reduction in hammer noise.... guess must be the unlucky group !

I think ill just leave it and live with it and hopefully the washer can be replaced in 5-10 years time..... wow that sounds terrible lol

 

[zzzjim]

In good old days of multi turn taps , ( instead of ballofix =nice and shiny-ball with hole in),
valve could be left slightly closed to act as a flow resitrictor .
A usefull trick if pressure was a bit high , hence fast flow into machine .
" Not wishing to start - Ball o fix left - half shut debate ! "