Most people don't know about the copper MIP water hammer arrestor with 1/2 in. male thread NPT solid hex brass adapter Type AA connection. Whether it is hot or cold, the hammer arrestor can do wonder for the noise-prone pipe system in a residential environment. The banging in pipes can basically be solved by installing MIP arrestor whether it is horizontal or vertical. Most plumbing symptom of banging occurs due to the high-pressure rush or surge of water flowing through the pipe rapidly. The sudden reversal of flow send shock waves can put pressure on the pipes causing damage in certain places such as joints. The hammer arrestor with a piston in the air chamber comes to the rescue by relieving pressure inside the pipes. The water inside the air chamber pushes the piston in by compressing the air to subsides the pressure. The male thread connection of the water arrestor are generally flexible and can be installed in any direction whether horizontally or vertically. The type AA 1/2 in. MIP tight seal prevents water leak. The maximum working temperature can handle 250°F and working pressure of 300 psi. Maintenance free as a piston is the only moving part.The MIP hammer arrestor long-lasting performance complies with NSF. The lead-free construction of male thread hammer made of DZR brass meets UPC, IPC and cUPC requirements.