Pipes making noise

calbino Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Aug 9, 2012, 11:36 AM

Pipes making noise

Why copper pipes make noises when we open water valves at attic in summer time

speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939

Eternal Plumber

Aug 9, 2012, 04:44 PM

Describe the noise. Back to you, Tom

Milo Dolezal Posts: 7,192, Reputation: 523

Plumbing Expert

Aug 9, 2012, 05:20 PM

It is either pressure of heat related noise ( friction)... Milo

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