Plumbing question... help!

[cbush]

^^^ All good to know!

[drcoastline]

Originally Posted by cgarr

Is that pipe a long run that your gong to cap? If so you might want to remove it back to the next water supply pipe and cap it there. That long run uncirculated would be a lot of "standing" water in that pipe that never gets flushed and can grow lots of nasty things in it over time.

I second that motion. In addition it will clean up the job. No need having an un-used pipe hanging around.

[daepp]

Originally Posted by drcoastline

I second that motion. In addition it will clean up the job. No need having an un-used pipe hanging around.

Helps prevent water hammer?

[dhoward]

Originally Posted by DAEpperson

Helps prevent water hammer?

If it's vertical and trapped air, then yes.