Whistling pipes in airing cupboard?

[ahite]

Recently a whistling sound has started up when a hot water tap is turned on. it commences after 30 seconds or so, the same when someone has a shower (and uses hot water). It resonates around the house but sounds like it comes from the pipes in the airing cupboard. Any ideas? Thanks and regards - Adrian

 

[45yearsagasman]

Noisy ball valve in cold water storage tank in loft?

 

[HERTS P&D]

As above and it looks like this:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/pegler-prestex-float-valve-part-2/27627

just replace with new.

Andy

 

[ahite]

Many thanks both. I shall investigate.

Adrian

 

[ahite]

You guys are great. This is definitely the cause of the noise. I have ordered the part and will pick up tomorrow - looks simple enough to replace. Maybe a daft question but I'll need to turn off the water supply to the tank. Where is this most likely to be located? Actually on the feeder pipe itself or elsewhere in the house? Thanks again, Adrian.

 

[45yearsagasman]

There could possibly be an isolator on the cold supply pipe near the tank. If not then the main stop cock will do the job.

 

[HERTS P&D]

These might help:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=turning+off+main+water

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=turning+off+main+water

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPMH6GX92dY

Andy

 

[ahite]

Pete / Andy - thanks again. I'm all tooled up and ready to replace it. Just need to find a bit of time later today. Thanks again for your advice and direction.

Adrian

 

[ahite]

Job done - whistling stopped!!! This is what the internet was invented for... Thanks again - Adrian

 

[HERTS P&D]

Damn! that's another job I've lost for being helpful.

Glad you got it sorted.

Andy