2007-01-11 07:40:46 · 6 answers · asked by samhpope 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it pulsates in a fast shuttering manor and sounds close to the taps it could be.
If it sounds like its at the taps - change the washers. If the washers are old or the wrong size they can shutter behind the taps.
If it is only in your shower and sounds like its at the head, there may be a "water saving" feature which is actually a small plastic washer that reduces the water flow through the head. Again, if it is loose it may be causing your problem.
2007-01-12 09:14:43 · answer #1 · answered by Brendan R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your water supply. Do you have a well?
If you do, many wells have a pressure tank to supply even water pressure. They need to have the head space drained so there is an amount of air to compress and deliver even pressure.
If you are on city water with standard pressure, do you have a pressure limiter to step it down as it comes in, and is it running normally.
In some areas with low municipal water pressure home owners have installed well type pressure booster systems.
2007-01-11 07:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by MarkLight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your water may contain a lot of minerals which can build up in your water pump (assuming, of course, that you are on a well). If this is the case, you should call your county folks to see if they can tell you how "hard" the water is.
Or call in a water softener company who will test your water for free when they try to sell you their products.
Or call in a licensed plumber who specializes in your type of water system. This is really not a job for the weekend DIY'er.
2007-01-11 08:11:04 · answer #3 · answered by Judith S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To b's point I assume you aren't using a pulsating shower head and this is occuring throughout the house.
It sounds like your water pressure regulator is sticky. You probably should replace it.
2007-01-11 07:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you dont have a special showerhead that could pulse. Do you use a well with a pump or is it a city line? Does it pulsate when full hot or full cold? That could give you some leads.
2007-01-11 07:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is happening only when you turn on one particular faucet, it could just be a loose or worn washer in that faucet. It is an easy repair.
2007-01-11 18:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋