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Question recently my water pipes rattle about 20 senconds after flushing either of 2 of the 4 toilets in my house. My house is 7 years old. I have lived here 6 months. the problem started about 1 week ago. I do not see any problem in the pipes in the utility room. I have mainly plastic pipes but the vibration is felt in the copper pipes in the utility room. thank you
John
Answer Hi John, To damp down that vibration try recharging the air chambers. Back in the 60's we were required to to put shock absorbers,(air chambers) on all bath lavatorys and kitchen sinks. Over time water and condensate built up in them and they must be recharged. First turn off the house at the main house shut off valve. Then open hot and cold faucets at the farthest bathroom to prevent air lock.(This is importent.) You will find under each fixture little brass or chrome valves. These are called angle stops. With a small pail held under the angle stop to catch the run off look under the handle of the stop and you will see a nut with the stem running through it. This is called the bonnet packing nut. Put your wrench on it and back it off counterclockwise. Now open the stop and remove the stem and washer assembly, The stop will begain to drain. When it has quit draining reassemble the stop and move on to the next one. Do this on each one of your angle stops. There will be six of them. When you are done, close off the faucets you have opened, turn on the water to the house. More questions? I'm as close as a click. Hope this helps and thank you for rating my reply. TOM
