Why does all these plumbing problems happen on weekends?? :(
The last couple of weeks, turning on the hot water in my bathroom shower, the water hasn't been coming out that well, I have to turn it almost all the way to get a good stream (only the hot water knob). I was going to replace the whole faucet this weekend (as it is pretty old), but as I was taking a shower tonight, turning the hot water on, there was a LOUD rumbling noise, sounded as if the pipes were violently shaking. I immediatly turned it off. Anyone have any idea what's going on? Oh, I am running city water, btw.
Also, will replacing the facuet for a new one help? :s
2007-10-05 15:35:26 · 5 answers · asked by aai005 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well, it has stopped doing it for now. Seems it was a temporary thing? Could it have just been air in the pipes then?
2007-10-06 03:55:16 · update #1
I believe what you are describing is called "water hammer". What you need is an "air chamber" or "water hammer arrestor" available commercially or you can make your own. Check out the website below for more options.
Could be caused by air getting into your plumbing system. Try running every tap inside and out, full blast for 5 mins
No, I don't believe changing the tap will fix it.
2007-10-05 16:49:46 · answer #1 · answered by JT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since this is a relatively new problem I suggest checking the water heater for a leak. The heater may have a small leak, this allows some steam to form in the tank. When you turn on the tap the water flowing into the tank displaces the steam and air and this is what you hear. Just replaced mine for the same reason. Did not see any water around the tank for a couple of weeks but heard the rumble. Finally the leak got to where there was water in the pan under the heater.
2007-10-05 23:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jackolan might be close to the problem. Do you have a combi boiler or is there a hot water cylinder in the house ie. a traditional system. In a traditional system when you run of hot water it comes from the storage tank in your attic. This refills from the mains, and the high water forcing is way into the tank pressure can cause the pipes to vibrate (water hammer) if they have not been secured properly. Clipping the pipes and fitting an air cushion in the attic on the mains at the highest point may help. An air cushion is an extra piece of pipe about 6-8 inches long sticking up at the ballvave. It traps air in it and acts as a cushion or a spring to combat the surging pressures of the water in the pipe. you will need a plumber to do this unless you are very handy.
2016-04-07 06:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem with my sink. The problem was a simple one. My water pressure needed to be turned up. I simply went under the sink and turned up the knob for both the hot and cold water and the sound went away. I don't know how you could increase the pressure on a shower but maybe this could be the problem. Don't take my word as gospel.
2007-10-05 16:02:27 · answer #4 · answered by Desmond M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duck and cover!!
sorry i can't help more
2007-10-05 15:49:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋