Water Hammer...

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Is there a surefire way of preventing water hammer? Will an arrestor work? Every time a tap is shut off abruptly, the washing machine stops filling or the toiletfinishes filling, the pipes bang downstairs in my house.

I'm doing a kitchen install shortly, and would rather not have to pull up the new floor if a pipe bursts due to water hammer. Can I fit an arrestor just after the stop ****? Is there a good way of testing/regulating water pressure in case that's the problem?

Any thoughts?
 
We've been in the house for 6 years and it's done it since (I would guess) way before.

I'll measure the pressure and go from there.
 
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