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    Nov 18, 2007, 06:58 AM
    Hot water pipes knocking
    Yes... after using the hot water whether taking a shower or bath the pipes start knocking... can this be fixed and how expensive can it get?
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    Nov 18, 2007, 07:08 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by mcdougal69
    Yes...after using the hot water whether taking a shower or bath the pipes start knocking ...can this be fixed and how expensive can it get?
    Is this a loud knock when you shut the water off or is it a steady rapping sound?
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