Glad you mentioned the arrestors...I've been thinking about trying them myself. Did lowering the pressure actually help long-term, or was it more of a temporary fix? I'm always a bit wary of quick solutions—especially when water's involved. Had a friend who ignored banging pipes until one burst in his basement (not fun). Maybe I should just bite the bullet and install an arrestor before things get messy...
I get being cautious about quick fixes, but honestly, lowering the pressure was more of a band-aid for me. It helped short-term, but after a few months, the banging came creeping back. Eventually, I gave in and installed arrestors—best decision ever. Wish I'd done it sooner. The peace of mind alone is worth it, especially if you're budget-conscious like me and want to avoid surprise plumbing disasters down the road...
Did installing the arrestors take a lot of DIY skill? I'm dealing with banging pipes right now and lowering pressure hasn't done much... wondering if it's something I can handle myself or if I should just call someone.
Installing arrestors isn't too tricky if you're comfortable with basic plumbing—mostly just cutting pipes and fitting connections. But if soldering or tight spaces make you uneasy, might be worth calling someone to avoid headaches later... speaking from experience here.
Did you end up soldering or go with compression fittings? I've done both, and honestly, compression fittings saved me from a few awkward yoga poses under the sink... Curious how yours turned out.
