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    tlalg1984 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 10, 2012, 04:26 AM
    Shower Pipes Vibrating
    I have lived in my house for a little over 3 years now and have not made any changes to my plumbing. This morning I was taking a shower and about 5 minutes in a very loud vibrating/humming noise started in my pipes so I immediately turned the water off. I turned it back on quickly so that I could wash the rest of the shampoo out of my hair and did not hear anything.

    I tried looking up what this might be, but it seems most of the other questions relate to someone recently having installed something. I would really appreciate any input.

    Thanks!
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    Jul 10, 2012, 05:47 AM
    You have a loose washer in the shower valve.
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    Jul 10, 2012, 09:34 AM
    What type of shower valve do you have? Single handle or 2 knobs? Let me know, Tom

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