Vibrating water lines - any idea?

[alank2]

Hi,

House in 10 years old, here is a picture of the water valve and the item above it:

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It could be the hot water heater, it is a noisy sucker.... What can I check/test ??

Thanks,

Alan

 

[JacobDaddy]

I have read a few posts on other forums that indicate that Tuplumber is most likely correct. We don't use pressure regulators here in MWC so I don't know anything about them other than what other forums have posted. Basically they cost about $65 and take half an hour for an unskilled homeowner to install.

 

[Tuplumber]

The item above it is the pressure regulator. If you are getting banging at the valve or regulator when you run water in the house the regulator is bad.

 

[tcart]

Yep regulator would be my guess. Can you get a kit for those?

 

[Tuplumber]

If they have two unions they don't take anytime to install. A lot of the new construction plumbers bypass installing the unions because the ones you solder in are cheaper. The ones that are soldered in can be a nightmare to change out if the installing plumber didn't leave you any room to cut it out between fittings.

 

[alank2]

Hi,

The item above it is the pressure regulator. If you are getting banging at the valve or regulator when you run water in the house the regulator is bad.

I think this is the issue - how soon does something like this have to be replaced? What type of priority?

I appreciate the help!

Alan

 

[JacobDaddy]

If it requires soldering I would pay someone to do it. If there are unions than I would do it myself. Looks like it is time to break away some sheetrock and expose more of the pressure regulator.

 

[Tuplumber]

No supply house sells the repairs kits for them. You need to buy a new regulator. If you wanted a repair kit it would have to be ordered.

 

[alank2]

Hi,

I've tried multiple high flow faucets and more than one causes the issue. It also does it on cold only as well. The tub faucet type is one of those rotaty delta's where you set the temperature based on the position.

Thanks,

Alan

 

[Tuplumber]

If it is banging it is time to replace it. 10 years is about the norm for a residential pressure regulator. I have been replacing many in Broken Arrow that are in the same age range as your house.