2006-12-23 10:47:51 · 6 answers · asked by samootch 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
sorry, faucet, _ we have a suburb close by that is spelt forcett, which I have had a lot to do with lately.
2006-12-23 11:00:21 · update #1
There's two things that cause hammering. One, is that there is air in the line - trapped. And two, the pressure is usually too high. Turn off the water at what is called the 'curb stop' (it's the main water valve). Connect a double female ended hose (like a washing machine hose) to an outside spigot. Connect that to your neighbors house and fill the system. Go around your house and turn on faucets for a minute or two each. After you've done the all the faucets (it has to be all of them), go and turn them all on and run it like that for about 5 minutes. It's a big pain in the butt, but it definitely works. (Note: if it is contained to just one faucet, try to find a way to isolate that faucet and bleed it.) You might even have to drain your water heater. You can also use a step down on your main line coming in to your house. It should be 11/4". Some older houses have very large 'steps' coming into the house and that causes all kinds of problems.
Don't worry about the spelling! I believe it! Pretty easy to confuse the two after working over there for awhile!
PS~The water company has nothing to do with this. It is your responsibility after the curb stop. Which includes the step down (pressure).
Good Luck!
2006-12-24 02:10:11 · answer #1 · answered by macncletus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes the cartridge or washers in the faucet can cause vibration, or a foreign object ,try changing them.
2006-12-23 23:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey i cant spel eather donkey but i can fix just about anything.. cept joo.
dont always think the water company will pay/fix anything.. around here its yours on the other side of the shutoff. including paying for a meter. do check the pressure as others said but if you cant solder or not handy i wouldnt fix it myself
2006-12-23 21:38:55 · answer #3 · answered by hometech02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The arrestor should solve your problem but i would check the pressure coming into your house. If thee water company is letting to much pressure come in it could be causing the problem and would be their responsibility to fix. could save you a little cash.
2006-12-23 20:45:08 · answer #4 · answered by panicbutton4562003 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have water hammer. You need a water hammer arrester. I will post a link. Check it out.
2006-12-23 19:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry,,,,if you can't spell faucet then I don't think you are smart enough to fix it yourself....better call a plumber....
2006-12-23 18:54:48 · answer #6 · answered by space0505 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋