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    Istew4u Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 15, 2007, 06:14 AM
    Why do pipes knock in shower?
    While taking a shower the pipes knock and squeal. Is there a way to fix it? Thanks for any help.
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    Mar 15, 2007, 12:23 PM
    This sounds like the problem's in the shower valve. What type do you have? One handle on two knobs? What's the brand name? Back to you. Tom
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    Mar 15, 2007, 06:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Istew4u
    While taking a shower the pipes knock and squeal. Is there a way to fix it? Thanks for any help.
    I did not describe my problem well. It isn't a knock but a squeal. I also have other problems... this was my other post...

    The water in my shower/bath tub only stays hot for a few minutes then turns luke warm. It is a Moen single handle turn (not pull out and turn) model. I replaced the cartridge, thinking that would fix my problem but it did not. I have hot water in the rest of my home after this happens. Also I accidentally put the handle on upside down and I had very hot water. There is an adjustment with H/C and I tried turning the stem but it doesn't have a stop when I turn it so I am not sure where I am. The Moen instructions are very poor. Any ideas and help are very appreciated.
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    Mar 15, 2007, 08:04 PM
    Does the handle pull out to turn on or turn right to left only?
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