Hammering effect throu the cycle

[golf nut]

Originally Posted by madkeenreefer

The first test I did was to remove the loc line! I now only have the 1" returns dumping straight to the tank .
Still had the hammering after the removal of all loc line.
I continued to trouble shoot . Cleaning & greasing the magnets has not stopped the hammering either
I assume that I have to reconsider my plumbing setup this is why I said I will post pics soon, as to give some help to solve my issues.

You won't have to redo plumbing

[madkeenreefer]

As mentioned a pic of the plumbing hope it helps here.
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[golf nut]

It would be nice to have had a ball valve between the unit and the pump, the plumbing looks fine, however it may be restricted later depending what bulkheads you plumbed into, yes this is an older unit and the wet side magnets may be giving you an issue, it is an older style drum and the newer version is better suited to the pump you are using.

Paul

[madkeenreefer]

Originally Posted by golf nut

It would be nice to have had a ball valve between the unit and the pump,
I origanaly planned for this but had space issues under the stand.

the plumbing looks fine,
Great

however it may be restricted later depending what bulkheads you plumbed into,
I have 1" bulk heads on 1&2 and 1" 90's on 3&4

yes this is an older unit and the wet side magnets may be giving you an issue,
Has this been resolved before or does it need upgrading/ replacing

it is an older style drum and the newer version is better suited to the pump you are using.
Is their a long lead time on new parts?


Paul

Thanks for the confidence in the plumbing as I would like to not have to change it out

[golf nut]

I would like you to do a couple of tests for me, give me another call when you get a moment.

Paul

[madkeenreefer]

Just an update, as I have returned to work so have I to my tank
After talking with Paul (very knowledgable on his product) we fixed my hammering problem with no new parts and I even have been able to return the loc line onto the system .
Very happy and would just like to take the time to thank again, Paul from Oceans Motions for his after sales service.
PS.. I brought this 4-way second hand and its over 7yrs old and Paul did'nt bat an eyelid to roll up his sleves and talk out a solution.
Paul,
Great product and even better service BRAVO.
Thanks again
Steven Maxwell AKA MADKEENREEFER

[The Grizz]

So what was the problem / solution?

[madkeenreefer]

Grizz,
The solution was to relive the system of the sudden closing of the ports whilst still handling the large amount of flow from the pump, for this I added a ball valve (which ended up being a blessing for maintenance) but is still left wide open so im not having to throttle back the pump either .
The key was to open the spool to relive the back pressure kinda like bleeding off the extra back pressure throu the closed ports, worked a treat.

[The Grizz]

Cool sounds like it was a simple fix. I am planning on putting multiple loc-line on all my return's and hope it works well.

[golf nut]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Cool sounds like it was a simple fix. I am planning on putting multiple loc-line on all my return's and hope it works well.

Be sure to do it correctly, split the inlets with 1" tees and then reduce to locline, do not use locline splitters

Paul