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MCLEOD52
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 Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 10:51 pm Post subject: HELP!!!! INCREDIBLY NOISY PLUMBING |
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Frequently when running hot water pipes start to rattle and making loud droning noises. If the cold water is turned on this will stop or if pressure is adjusted either way it will stop but always eventually returns. Our system works from mains pressure (ie no cold water tank in loft). Please help it is driving us mad!!!!! |
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thescruff
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| Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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Got any plastic ball valves? if so trace it back to them.
A worn tap will also cause virbration problems.
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MCLEOD52
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| Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Where do you find plastic ball valves and what do they look like. |
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thescruff
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| Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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I don't suppose your cylinder is an "ariston" by any strange coincidence,
We have a similar problem on another forum, below is a reply from Ariston that may be worth checking out.
Hi all, thought you may like to know the response from Ariston. I have not tried the suggested cure but will let you know.
"The problem you mention is a standard one when the mains supply pressure is not very good. The expansion vessel which accompanies the cylinder is pre-pressurized at 3.5 bar on the basis that that would be the usual charge pressure in the cylinder. If the mains pressure is significantly lower, when the cylinder first discharges the 'expanded' pressure i.e. when used first thing in the morning etc., the expansion vessel and the pressure reducing valve letting water into the cylinder 'fight' giving rise to the juddering noise. The cure is to let the excess air pressure out of the expansion vessel, i.e. drop the charge pressure from 3.5 bar to about 1/4 bar above the mains pressure".
A ball valve is the thing the water comes out of in the Wc cistern.
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Dan Robinson
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| Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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It will probably be a worn ball valve on the cold water storage tank in the attic.
Alternatively the old water mains pipe connected to the sotorage tank needs additional support. |
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thescruff
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| Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Oooops he ain't got one mate.
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Dan Robinson
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| Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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DoH!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry missed that bit... it has been a week from hell...
My bad... |
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