Thanks.
2007-09-14 06:39:31 · 12 answers · asked by teo 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'll assume you secured all the lines and they aren't rattling around. Sounds like you have air in your lines. Turn the water off, drain the system, then turn it back on with all your taps open.
2007-09-14 06:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by Webster 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree that you must support the copper pipes adequately. So far, one other person mentioned air in the lines, but it could also be water hammer. There are special cushioning devices that can be installed to eliminate the noise. Check any home repair manual. Another possibility is that the pressure from the main is too high. There is an adjustment on the valve as it enters your house. You can rent gauges at a plumbing supply house.
Just a word of caution. Be sure to wipe your new pipes clean, removing all the flux. Some newer pipe has thinner walls, and corrosion can cause pinhole leaks. Also, make sure the copper does not touch other metal such as the cast iron gas pipe. A small electrical current is generated that causes the copper to corrode, often several feet from the point of contact.
2007-09-14 07:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with most of the answers that have been given. However, you must understand, that copper expands and contracts fairly quickly do to its composition. Because of that whenever you have copper pipes that are not fastened properly with the expansion/contraction process it causes rattling, groaning, squeaking and other problems. If you don't get it fixed soon what will happen is the other clamps and ties and such will start to come loose too.
2007-09-14 06:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is probable that the new pipes have not been properly secured to the house and because the copper is thinner that the galvinized, it tends to vibrate more.
2007-09-14 06:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did you ADD anything? If so, it might not be vented properly and the sound you are hearing is air in the pipes. If not, I agree with the answers below about vibration.
2007-09-14 07:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by ~Seamaster~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expansion and contraction usually causes this because copper has a high expansion rate. Copper should be supported to prevent rubbing on joists and walls.
2007-09-14 07:09:43 · answer #6 · answered by petethen2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be that this is just vibration. Check how the pipes are secured. You may be missing a bracket or have a loose bracket.
2007-09-14 06:48:35 · answer #7 · answered by T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is air in the system a quick way to remove it is attach a garden hose to a tap, open both(garden hose more than tap). This should force the air back.
2007-09-15 17:46:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough clamps..hangers..the pipes are loose and vibrating add extras ..should be 4ft. apart for solidness good luck
2007-09-14 06:49:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
your new pipes are not properly secured and vibrating and generating sound
2007-09-14 06:49:31 · answer #10 · answered by RUSSELLL 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋