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    Aug 23, 2013, 10:49 AM
    When waterlines are turned off it causes vibrating and humming noises in lines
    When water is used and then turned off it causes vibrating and a loud humming noise in the feeder lines to the sinks and shower. I have not tried anything yet because I don't know where to start.
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    Aug 23, 2013, 11:23 AM
    Do you have a pressure reducing valve? Feel pipe where it comes into the house. Vibration should be greatest there.
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