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    maareksteele Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 21, 2010, 07:48 AM
    Mysterious water leak
    I have noticed that when I turn off the water in my kitchen sink, I hear the sound of water dripping coming from upstairs under my bathtub for 10-15 seconds. I am having a hard time locating the source of this drip. I assume its caused by a supply line but I wanted to ask a pro first for their opinion. Also, I seem to only hear this drip after using the hot water.
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    creahands Posts: 2,854, Reputation: 195
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    Apr 21, 2010, 10:11 AM

    Is the kitchen sink under bathroom?

    If supply line was leaking, it would be constant.

    One of the plumbing pros may have a better idea.

    Good luck

    Chuck
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    Apr 22, 2010, 01:48 PM

    Its probably just expansion and contraction of the pipe and its rubbing against a structural member of the house. Nothing to worry about most likely.
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    Apr 22, 2010, 02:54 PM
    Hi all:

    As Chayn has indicated, this sounds like an expansion/contraction issue, especially being established in connection to a hot water pipe... ;)

    Here, pipes can actually get overhung and in turn don't leave room for the pipe to expand as it needs, too.

    At this point, if you don't see anything I wouldn't worry at all!

    Mark
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