A loud bang near a pressure-reducing valve can be scary. It can also be hard to track down. In this case, the home has a tee off the main water service line. That tee feeds the sprinkler system before water enters the house. Once the line enters the home, it passes through a shut-off valve.… Continue reading Why Your PRV Bangs When Sprinklers Turn On
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Why Is My Copper Pipe So Loud?
A loud copper pipe can be scary. It may sound like the pipe is shaking inside the wall. This often happens when water flows fast through a small pipe. It can also happen when a pipe is loose. Question I have an outdoor hose bib near the main water line. When I turn it on,… Continue reading Why Is My Copper Pipe So Loud?
Why Pipes Thump After Sprinkler Startup
Did your pipes start thumping after your sprinkler system was turned on? That sound can be scary. It may sound like a faraway helicopter. It may happen after flushing a toilet. It may also start after using a sink, shower, or hose. In this case, the timing matters. The noise started right after the lawn… Continue reading Why Pipes Thump After Sprinkler Startup