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    Jul 23, 2009, 07:42 AM
    What is causing the 10 second fog horn sound that comes out of my bathroom faucet?
    Fog horn sound in pipes
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    Jul 23, 2009, 07:55 AM
    Please explain with more details. Sure it's not the toilet? What facuet? What brand?
    Does it do it on the hot or cold? When you turn it on or when you turn it off?
    More details please! Tom
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    Jul 23, 2009, 07:55 AM

    The sealing gaskets/o rings are vibrating. If this is a two handle faucet, then the washers need to be replaced. If single lever, then the faucet needs to be rebuilt.
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    Jul 23, 2009, 12:32 PM

    A fog horn? Now we have to worry about Fog Horns in the plumbing? Who thought of that idea? LOL

    Couldn't resist. I know that sound - but just couldn't help it.
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