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    Dec 26, 2009, 12:53 AM
    Water meter fog horn
    This evening when I came home, I heard a "fog horn" like sound. After exploring the various rooms of my house, I realized it was coming from outside. I noticed that my water meter has an attachment, round piece that looks like it has a vent of some sort on it. It appears to be vibrating which explains the noise, but I am wondering what would cause this. The sound / vibration is at intervals of about 30 - 60 seconds and lasts about 5 seconds.
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    Dec 26, 2009, 01:22 AM

    Something that looks similar to this: PRV Watts 3/4 N55BUPEXM1 Water Pressure Reducing Valve

    If, so then moving the adjusting screw a little bit might fix it. There is a disk inside that isn't attached to the adjusting screw, so it can move. Probably time to replace it, but first you need to check the house pressure with a hose bib pressure gauge.
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    Dec 26, 2009, 06:55 AM
    Was something running in your house when you heard this sound?
    Did the object that was vibrating look like this? (see image) Let me know . Tom
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    Dec 26, 2009, 10:00 AM

    De' Ja' Vue (sp?) Just thought I'd post a image to back you up.
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    Dec 26, 2009, 10:34 AM
    Thanks for both responses. That is not what it looks like. It is more of a round, flat disk. The noise has stopped now. I noticed it just after running my sink and the disposal, but have not been able to replicate it.
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    Dec 26, 2009, 11:31 AM

    Let us know if it returns. What does this disc connect to? Can you take a picture? Cheers, Tom
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