Vibrating water lines - any idea?

[Tuplumber]

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.


Yep it is the regulator. If you need to have someone replace it for you just let me know.

 

[alank2]

Hi,

It has front facing flat blade bolts in a square formation around it - is this a plug in style of module that can be unscrewed and pulled forward perhaps? I can cut out some sheet rock around it if necessary.... The lower left flat blade bolt can be seen in the picture above.

Thanks,

Alan

 

[Tuplumber]

What you need to do is cut out the sheet rock to look and see if the pipe that is going into the valve and the pipe leaving the valve has a union on it. If you have unions on both ends you can loosen the unions and replace with another. If there is not unions on both ends it will be more difficult to replace. As far as the bolts go the one in the middle adjusts the pressure. Removing the cap or turning the bolt isn't going to do you any good. The valve needs to be replaced.

 

[BadgeBunny]

probably lose washer in the faucet. Is it a single handle, two or three handled tub faucet?

Three. The water heater was put in new when I bought the house (13 years or so ago). We were just talking the other day that maybe it was time to take a look at getting another one ...

Like I said ... It's always something ...

 

[Perplexed]

Three. The water heater was put in new when I bought the house (13 years or so ago). We were just talking the other day that maybe it was time to take a look at getting another one ...

Like I said ... It's always something ...

Get the chickens to fix the issue. They need to start earning their keep if they're not producing eggs!

 

[alank2]

Hi,

What you need to do is cut out the sheet rock to look and see if the pipe that is going into the valve and the pipe leaving the valve has a union on it. If you have unions on both ends you can loosen the unions and replace with another. If there is not unions on both ends it will be more difficult to replace. As far as the bolts go the one in the middle adjusts the pressure. Removing the cap or turning the bolt isn't going to do you any good. The valve needs to be replaced.

Thank you - I'll cut away some sheet rock and check it out.

Alan

 

[Tuplumber]

Three. The water heater was put in new when I bought the house (13 years or so ago). We were just talking the other day that maybe it was time to take a look at getting another one ...

Like I said ... It's always something ...

If its a 3 handle faucet I am pretty certain that is a loose washer. When the water passes over the washer thats loose it cause it to bounce back and forth on the stem and make a real bad chatter. If your water heater is 13 years old it might not be a bad idea to think about replacing it before it does go. Water damage can be expensive to repair.

 

[BadgeBunny]

If its a 3 handle faucet I am pretty certain that is a loose washer. When the water passes over the washer thats loose it cause it to bounce back and forth on the stem and make a real bad chatter. If your water heater is 13 years old it might not be a bad idea to think about replacing it before it does go. Water damage can be expensive to repair.

Yeah ... I'm a big fan of dealing with something BEFORE it becomes a nightmare ... Those faucets are original to the house (1965) ... They are on the short list to get replaced this year, too ... GC and I did the faucet in the kitchen and I learned my lesson. I'll just call the plumber and have them do it. I'd rather spend the money and enjoy the peace and quiet than try to save a dime and have to listen to the incessant chatter about what a PITA it was for the next year and a half ... God knows I love the man but he has trouble letting go sometimes LOL ...

 

[criticalbass]

Three. The water heater was put in new when I bought the house (13 years or so ago). We were just talking the other day that maybe it was time to take a look at getting another one ...

Like I said ... It's always something ...

Gilda Radner said that too, and it's the title of the book she wrote while she was terminally ill.

As to your water heater, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Mine died--started leaking into the catch pan that's under it, and since the house was built in I believe '94, there were some code issues that ran the estimate to about a grand. Plan B--bought a replacement at Home Depot and got my oldest son to help me replace it. That's been close to two years ago, and all is well.

As somebody else suggested, it's likely a faucet issue. Doesn't sound like a water heater.

Happy new year!

<edit> Didn't see your most recent post because I had this one in draft and got a phone call that ran long. I understand exactly what you are saying, because it reminds me of me when I was younger.

 

[alank2]

Hi,

I cut away some of the drywall to expose this below it:

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Thanks,

Alan