Humming Pipes-Advice Please

[Waggers]

I wonder if any one could give me some advice? I am getting a humming noise from the water pipes which seems to be associated with using cold water. The vibration seems worse on a cold pipe which leads/comes from the loft. It happens when the dish washer, washing machine, shower etc is used and lasts for around 15 seconds. Having looked at most of the postings here, am I correct in thinking a change of float valve in the water tank would be the first move?

 

[ChrisR]

Yes -- certainly check it. Should be fairly clear when you're atanding there though often louder in another room. Use a big screwdriver as a listening stick, then lift the float...

 

[Waggers]

Thanks ChrisR, You have won the prize for the quickest response ever! I'll let you know how it goes. Cheers.

 

[chrishutt]

ChrisR, You have won the prize for the quickest response ever!

He can add it to the others - wittiest response ever, sharpest response ever, most erudite response ever, rudest response ever........

 

[ChrisR]

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[Agile]

And the blankest reply as well!

I often hear a humming noise from the kitchen while dinner is being prepared!

Tony

 

[wossie6]

change the washers in all of your cold taps,that will help.

its called water hammer or something along those lines.