What should be done to avoid water hammer?

a. always maintain a minimum residual pressure of 20 psi
b. purge air from the line before opening a valve or nozzle
c. open and close all valves slowly
d. never connect a hard suction hose to a pressurized water supply


Answer: c. open and close all valves slowly

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