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Why does your water supply make a hammer sound when you turn it on to fill the toilet tank?
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∙ 16y ago
It could be a pipe is banging up against a joist or wall. Also, I watched AskThisOldHouse, and they repaired a pressure-assisted toilet that made a loud hammering sound whenever there was a change in water pressure such as using the sink. A pressure-assited toilet has a large gizmo in the tank. I don't know if it relates to your problem. I searched their website and found the video: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,1631526,00.html
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoThat noise is called "water hammer" any quick closing device can have that problem. You can change your toilet to a gradual closing system ( a float ball ) instead of a quick closing system ( a ballcock).
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What is toilet water supply for pressure assisted?
Same as a regular toilet.
What kind of plumbing problem causes a wet floor when toilet is flushed and water is backed up in the shower next to it. The toilet bowl has not refilled but the toilet water reservoir is full.?
Sound like you have a clogged toilet and or a clog in your main drain under your toilet. Shut off water supply to toilet remove water from toilet tank. Puchase a wax ring for your toilet prior to disconnecting toilet from supply line and floor bolt on the right and left of your toilet. Remove toilet from floor if water is standing in pipe under where toilet was this is where your problem lies. If no water or clog present, turn toilet on side and lokk in hole at the bottomof toilet. Clear was is stuck in toilet clean off old wax ring install new one and put toilet back together.
Why would there be hot water in the tanks of the toilets in a recently purchased house?
Someone hooked up the hot water supply to the toilet instead of the cold water supply- or your water heater is back drawing hot water through to the toilet from a cold water inlet (supply)
Where do you find water hammer?
you can find water hammer In plumbing that is not fastened properly. Water hammer is not an "It" Its the sound made when water is turned off suddenly and the loosely fastened pipes make a banging sound.
How do you replace a flapper in a toilet?
Shut the water supply off to the toilet. Flush the toilet. Pull the old flapper out and replace it with the same type. Turn the water back on and test the toilet.
Why when you flush one toilet upstairs does the toilet downstairs make water noises?
Your water lines aren't properly isolated. when you flush the toilet and your water lines are refilling with water it can create water hammer. This is usually worse if your water pipes are either not properly supported or come in contact with wood joists or studs. You may also have very high water pressure which means a lot of air comes through with the water, try closing the water inlet a little. A loose washer on the shut off valve for the toilet can cause the jackhammer sound you describe.
What size water supply for wall mount toilet?
1.5 Inch
Can wrong water level in toilet create hissing sound?
Probably, yes because my toilet is making that sound ALL the time when you flush it.
Poo makes the sound plop when you poo in the toilet?
yes your right
What could cause a foghorn sound whenever the toilet is flushed or the faucet is used?
Unless you live near a major seaport and have been victimized by a cruel coincidence, I'd say it is a common phenomenon known as "water hammer" and easily fixed. Water hammer is from ordinary vibrations in copper pipe supply lines. It is never noticed when the piping is properly braced and isolated. Check with a plumber or your hardware store expert if you think you can do it yourself. Ask about "hammer arrestors" as well.
What causes the water pipes to produce a high pitched squealing sound a few seconds after the toilet has been flushed and the tank has refilled?
The high-pitched sounds you hear are the upper harmonics of water hammer, and flushing the toilet without adding enough toilet paper to absorb the squealing sound. Without toilet paper in the pipes, they will vibrate and possibly crack the solder in the pipe joints. If you really want to do yourself a favor, wrap ALL the water pipe joints in high density foam rubber (HDFR - plumbing supply shops provide these in assorted colors to mark off different areas - kitchen, bathroom, garage, etc.).
How do you replace a flush valve in a toilet?
Have the new valve in hand. Cut the toilet water supply off at the commode, or even at the street meter box.Remove water tube or pipe supply and old flush valve. Install new valve and new supply line if required.
