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    The CO2 tank is indeed opened fully and the beer isnt refrigerated. Lots of Ice packs to keep the temp down and my basement is fairly cool which also helps. Thanks for the info everyone and it looks like it is indeed the carbonation coming out in the lines. What that is doing exactly I cannot...
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    Water Hammer

    I hope you just hit the nail on the head. My lines can sit for days without being used, especially durring the work week. Once i get the new manifold fittings I'm going to test that out if it starts again
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    Water Hammer

    This is my set up for now unitl i can get a old freezer up stairs. Im going to hold off on that until i can solve the hammer problem
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    Water Hammer

    I wont be able to post a picture of my set up until i get home tonight. As for it running, the fittings that broke are the ones my brew store are out of right now lol...of course. And yes the install is as floppy as a wet noodle, i didnt even think of securing any lines. All lines are loose...
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    Water Hammer

    Both do it, although the beer line is much less. The beet only runs at 12 psi though and the water at 22. I'm hoping clamping the limes down will take the pressure of the fittings.
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    Water Hammer

    Linked below is the system im using. One keg for water and one for beer. The first set of fittings lasted around 5 months, the new manifold fiitings lasted 2 weeks. The hammer was very noticable this time. The last time i had no indication something was qrong. I did have one person suggest to...
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    Water Hammer

    I can hear the pressure slam in the keg and after the first fittings went i only use soapy water on them.
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    Water Hammer

    Im using the same tubeing with no check valves and I have the rear closing taps. For pressure i only have 12 psi on the beer keg and 22 on the water keg. A plumber i know suggested the same thing, to make sure i close the valves slow and clamp the lines down. But i havent talked to anyone...
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    Water Hammer

    Hello everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me with an issue that I have. I have a new keg set up using ball lock kegs. I have a dual faucet with about 6' of line to the kegs and another 6' of gas line to the manifold. I am getting a water hammer so bad when i close the faucet it has brocken...
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