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  • Apr 27, 2015, 05:01 PM
    shybeam
    How to muffle the sound of rushing water through main pipe in basement.
    I have 2 columns in basement that have recently been redone. I had no idea there was a main pipe there until once they had recovered the column back and I could hear the water rush down. I was told it's because they made that post/column smaller in width. I don't believe that this could cause the pipe to sound as if there is nothing surrounding it.
    My question is if there is any type of insulation or something else, that can stop the sounds of rushing water from being heard?
  • Apr 28, 2015, 11:14 AM
    ballengerb1
    Is this your main plumbing stack? All interior drains go down a stack.
  • May 1, 2015, 06:06 PM
    shybeam
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Is this your main plumbing stack? All interior drains go down a stack.

    It's a large black pipe. It operates drains from upstairs bathroom toilet, shower, and washer.
  • May 1, 2015, 06:14 PM
    ballengerb1
    Is it plastis or cast iron, betting plastic.
  • May 1, 2015, 07:07 PM
    shybeam
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Is it plastis or cast iron, betting plastic.

    Plastic
  • May 1, 2015, 08:33 PM
    talaniman
    You could try,

    Soundproofing a Drain Pipe With Insulation | Home Guides | SF Gate

    Or

    How to Muffle Water Pipes Within a Wall | Home Guides | SF Gate

    And you may get some ideas from here,

    Acoustic Panels, Sound Deadening, Soundproofing Materials for Home and Work - Soundproof Cow

    And here,

    Quieting Drainpipes | Plumbing | Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical | This Old House

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