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They shake because, the water exerts pressure when running in the pipes
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoYou may have air in your water lines
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Why do the hot water pipes shake and make noise when they are off?
the hot water pips shake because it is passing water throw them and when they do that it can shake and rummble lol
Why do water pipes burst when water running through freezes?
Because when the water freezes it expands.
What makes a pounding sound in the pipes while water is running?
It is the water rushing through the pipes creating a pumping sound
When using hot water the pipes shake and make noise water pressure goes down what is causing this?
Strap and secure pipe to stop shake and noise. Drop in pressure is normal. Try using water on off peak times (if city water).
Can you usually hear the water running through the pipes?
Funny Not really usually but if you do, then you have yourself really thin pipes. Its not that its a problem, its just that your pipes are thin and not that thick. I f i were you i would get myself some thick pipes
How do you know if your hot water heater valve is open?
You know it by touching and feeling the pipes on the hot water side; if they are hot, there is water running through the pipes and obviously the heater valve is open on hot side.
How do you stop pipes from freezing with no heat?
Fill with anti freeze solution or keep the water running.
Is the water dripping outside from my air conditioning unit have freon in it?
No, The refrigerant within the system is on the inside of the pipes and the water condensing on the coils from the moisture in the homes air and running out of the drain is on the outside of the pipes.
Why would you hear and feel water running in your basement pipes when nothing is running and you see water running through your sewer line outside?
I would check the toilets, that is about the only place water could be getting into the drain without seeing it.
When using hot water pipes shake and are noisy and pressure goes low what causes this?
Firstly the noise is caused by rattling pipes which havent been secured down properly. secondly having low pressure after a while would indicate either air in the lines or your water pipes have started to clog up somewhere
Could air in the pipes possibly have something to do with the toilet running continuously?
no. repair or adjust your water level valve.
What causes electrolysis in plumbing?
Electrolysis in plumbing affects the copper pipes used. If electrical wiring is installed too closely to copper water pipes, the electrical current running through the wiring charges to copper piping combined with the water and its properties causes electrolysis in the copper water pipes thereby weakening them.
