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What causes the pipes to vibrate even when the water is turned off?
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∙ 18y ago
They have probably got air bubbles in them. It may be a worn out ballcock at a toilet.
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∙ 18y ago
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What causes water pipes to vibrate then shutoff?
water hammer and not being strapped down properly.
What causes the water pipes to hum when turned off?
choir members in your pipes
What causes water pipes to burst when the outside temperature is 5 degrees below zero?
Water freezes at 0 deg C. As the water freezes in the pipes, it expands and it is the force of expansion which causes the pipes to burst.
What causes pipes to burst?
some times when temperatures go really cold in winters it causes water to freeze and as the water in pipes starts to freeze, the expansion that takes place when water freezes causes pipes to break
What causes a bathroom tub shower pipes to shake and make noises when turned on?
They are probably not strapped in the wall. If you have a quick closing faucet, there may be water hammer.
What causes scaling in pipes that transport water?
Usually dissolved calcium is the cause of scaling in pipes that carry water.
What causes singing water pipes?
Singing water pipes can be caused by air that is trapped in the pipes. The air can cause a whistling or singing sound, or it can cause the pipes to knock or rattle.
What causes water to vibrate when you rub your finger on the rim of a glass?
friction between the water and glass
What causes creaking in hot water pipes?
Expansion and contraction
What causes water pipes to burst on Subaru?
Head gasket
Why isn't silver used in water pipes?
It causes corrosion
Why to pipes vibrate when the hot water facet is on in the kitchen?
air in the line open all the facets run the water for at least 10 minutes you should be ok after that.
