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jmoe
Mar 29, 2009, 07:40 AM
When the shower is on, I can hear a strange noise coming from the pipes. At first I thought it was moaning from a cat outside or maybe some kids but it turns out it''s from the house. The noise sounds like a dull, low moaning. When I turned off the cold water, the noise was still clear. When I turned off the hot water, the noise stopped.
Please help. I hope it's nothing as I'm not prepared to endure the expense!

Thanks

speedball1
Mar 29, 2009, 07:46 AM
What brand is your shower valve? One handled or two knobs? How old? You have something that's vibrating in the valve but until I know what you have I can't be of much help. Answer me and I'll answer you. Cheers, Tom

jmoe
Mar 29, 2009, 07:51 AM
I have no idea how old the valve is. There is one toilet valve. The plumbing for the shower is hidden behind tile. It was like that when I bought the house. The house was built in 1886 so it's pretty old. The pipes were probably done in the 70's.
Thanks!

speedball1
Mar 29, 2009, 08:13 AM
What brand is your shower valve? One handled or two knobs? The brand name is usually found on the knob or handle insert. Let me know. Cheers, Tom