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    sonshine1 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 7, 2008, 11:44 AM
    Loud vibrating noise when using water
    It was just occasional at first, now it happens every time a toilet is flushed or water is used. At our main water hook up to the house a loud vibrating noise occurs. Wht can this be?
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    Apr 7, 2008, 12:06 PM
    IT'It is called Water Hammer. You can stop it by installing a pressure reducing valve in the supply line. I found this site that is informative as well.

    Howstuffworks "How To Stop Water Hammer"
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    Apr 7, 2008, 06:04 PM
    Loose washer in the main shut off valve, a defective pressure regulator or trash in the pressure regulator valve if you have one.
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    Apr 7, 2008, 06:16 PM
    I frequently agree with Amricca but I think a loud single noise is a water hammer, this does sound like a loose washer, likely in the incoming main if I had to pick a place to start.

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