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Sioux Chief 652A HYDRA-RESTER MIP Water Hammer Arrester, ASSE 1010

Sioux Chief 652A HYDRA-RESTER MIP Water Hammer Arrester, ASSE 1010

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Sioux Chief 652A HYDRA-RESTER MIP Water Hammer Arrester, ASSE 1010

The Sioux Chief HYDRA-RESTER is a MIP water hammer arrester built for rough-in supply lines behind the wall or under the fixture, available in 1/2" and 1" male iron pipe connections sized to ASSE 1010 fixture-unit demand across a branch line. It is engineered to absorb the shock wave created when fast-closing valves, solenoid-operated appliances, and single-lever faucets stop water flow abruptly, which is the mechanical cause of the banging and knocking commonly called water hammer. Each size threads directly onto a male iron pipe connection so a plumber can tie it into a threaded branch line during rough-in without reworking the rest of the supply run, and the line is ASSE 1010 rated so the correct size can be matched to the fixture units present on the branch. Whether the installation calls for the 1/2" size on a single-fixture connection or the 1" size on a higher fixture-unit branch, the HYDRA-RESTER family shares the same sealed air-chamber design and threaded MIP body.

Key Features

  • Trade Size Range: Available in 1/2" and 1" MIP connections sized for standard branch supply lines feeding fixtures and appliances.
  • MIP Connection: Male iron pipe threads allow the arrester to install directly into a threaded rough-in tee, stop, or riser without adapters.
  • ASSE 1010 Rated: Sized to ASSE 1010 fixture-unit categories, the sizing method plumbers use to match an arrester to the number of fixture units on a branch line.
  • HYDRA-RESTER Design: Sealed, air-chambered arrester body that cushions the pressure surge generated when a valve or solenoid closes quickly, rather than relying on an open air gap that can waterlog over time.
  • Behind-the-Wall Installation: Installs on the supply line ahead of the fixture stop or appliance connection so the shock is absorbed close to its source, before it travels further through the branch piping.
  • Compact Footprint: The MIP body fits inside standard wall and cabinet cavities alongside washing machine boxes, ice-maker outlets, and other rough-in supply fittings.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ASSE 1010 Rated

Technical Specifications

  • Trade Size Range: 1/2" - 1" MIP
  • Standard: ASSE 1010
  • Connection Type: MIP (Male Iron Pipe)
  • Country of Origin: Canada

Typical Applications

  • Residential and Commercial Rough-In Plumbing
  • Branch Supply Lines Ahead of Quick-Closing Valves
  • Washing Machine and Dishwasher Supply Connections
  • Ice-Maker and Single-Fixture Appliance Supply Lines
  • Renovation and New Construction Plumbing

Why Sioux Chief?

Sioux Chief builds the HYDRA-RESTER line to the ASSE 1010 standard so plumbers and contractors can select the correct arrester size for the fixture units present on a given branch line, rather than guessing at capacity. Offering both 1/2" and 1" MIP connections makes the line a straightforward add to a threaded rough-in supply line during new construction or a remodel, and its sealed air-chamber design is intended to keep absorbing shock over repeated valve cycles instead of relying on an air gap that can fail. Sioux Chief manufactures the HYDRA-RESTER line in Canada, supporting consistent distributor stock for plumbing professionals sourcing rough-in supplies at volume.

Product Specs

Product Type:
Water Hammer Arrester
Connection Type:
MIP (Male Iron Pipe)
Standards:
ASSE 1010
Department:
Plumbing
Product Group:
Rough-In and Supports
Product Subgroup:
Fittings and Valves
Product Size:
1/2" - 1"
Country of Origin:
Canada

Sioux Chief 652-A – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What sizes does the Sioux Chief HYDRA-RESTER water hammer arrester come in, and which part number is which?
Two sizes, both male iron pipe: the 1/2 inch is model 652-A and the 1 inch is model 654-C. Size selection follows ASSE 1010 fixture-unit categories, so pick based on how many fixture units sit on the branch line the arrester is protecting, not on the pipe size alone.
2) Will a HYDRA-RESTER thread straight into my rough-in tee, or do I need an adapter?
It threads in directly. The HYDRA-RESTER carries male iron pipe threads, so it screws into a threaded rough-in tee, stop, or riser with no adapter as long as that fitting has a female iron pipe port in 1/2 inch or 1 inch. If your branch is copper or PEX with no threaded port, you will need a threaded FIP fitting at the tie-in point first.
3) Where in the supply line should a water hammer arrester be installed?
On the branch supply line ahead of the fixture stop or appliance connection, as close to the quick-closing valve as you can get it. That is where the shock wave starts, and catching it there keeps the surge from travelling back through the branch piping. The MIP body is sized to fit inside standard wall and cabinet cavities alongside washing machine boxes and ice-maker outlets.
4) Is a sealed arrester better than an air chamber stub for stopping banging pipes?
A capped pipe stub relies on a trapped column of air that eventually dissolves into the water and waterlogs, at which point the banging comes back. The HYDRA-RESTER uses a sealed air chamber inside the body, so it keeps absorbing the surge over repeated valve cycles instead of depending on an open air gap. That is the practical reason to specify an ASSE 1010 rated device rather than a field-built stub.
5) What actually causes water hammer, and will this fix knocking pipes in an apartment?
Water hammer is the pressure shock created when flow stops abruptly, typically from fast-closing valves, solenoid valves in washers and dishwashers, and single-lever faucets. The HYDRA-RESTER cushions that surge at the source. If the knocking is coming from an appliance or a lever faucet on a given branch, an arrester on that branch is the fix; if pipes are simply loose in the joists, that is a strapping problem and an arrester will not quiet it.
6) Does the ASSE 1010 rating on this arrester satisfy a plumbing inspector's spec?
The HYDRA-RESTER line is built and sized to ASSE 1010, which is the standard inspectors and specifiers reference for water hammer arresters and the basis for matching arrester capacity to fixture units on a branch. Sioux Chief manufactures the line in Canada.
7) Should I use the 1 inch HYDRA-RESTER for a washing machine box, or is the 1/2 inch enough?
Size by fixture units on the branch, not by the appliance. A single washing machine or ice-maker outlet fed by a 1/2 inch branch is what the 1/2 inch 652-A is intended for; the 1 inch 654-C covers a larger branch carrying more fixture units. Both are MIP, so the choice is driven by the threaded port size at your tie-in and the ASSE 1010 fixture-unit count behind it.
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Does the Sioux Chief 652-A come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sioux Chief 652-A is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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