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    Sep 27, 2009, 05:47 PM
    Humming pipes
    Recently, when we take showers how pipes have started to hum. What could be causing this?
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    Sep 27, 2009, 07:24 PM

    Usually this is caused by a loose bib washer or cup washer in the faucet, repairing the faucet and putting in new parts most of the time will stop it.
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    Sep 28, 2009, 03:48 AM
    What's the brand name of your shower valve? One handle or two knobs? How old?
    Back to you, Tom
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