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NikkiTH
Feb 11, 2010, 02:58 PM
Every time we turn on the faucets they:eek: spurt before running smoothly. I think there might be air in the line. How do you find out where it is coming from and how do you fix it?

massplumber2008
Feb 11, 2010, 05:22 PM
Hi Nikkith...

Air in water pipes is very very rare... ;) It usually only occurs when there is a break in the pipe.. usually underground.

Do you have any pipes underground? Is this a new development or has this always been this way? What faucets have the issue? Are the tub/shower valves exhibiting the same problem?

Back to you...

Mark

NikkiTH
Feb 15, 2010, 04:29 PM
Our house was built in 1967. We must have underground piping because our water comes from a well. This is a new development. It happened shortly after we had a new hot water heater installed. Both faucets are bathroom sinks.

speedball1
Feb 15, 2010, 04:44 PM
Doesyour pump ever lose prime?
Does this happen on cold, hot or both? Back to you, Tom