HomeOwnerFL
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We added a bathroom on our home about 2 years ago.. We had some problems with banging pipes in our shower...
When the single handle shower valve is in the six o-clock position (warm) the water pipes chatter loudly (loud banging sound), if the handle is moved slightly (hotter or colder) the noises stop.
The shower wall is tiled and it’s an American standard fixture set.
The plumber came out and installed a vent of some sort on the cold water line underneath the sink to help alleviate pressure. I thought it was odd that the plumber put it on the sink when the tub was the problem. Anyway, I think it worked fine because the noise stopped for a few weeks... But came back!
It got to the point that if we didn't pull out the handle all the way, it doesn't bang... It only bangs with the handle all the way out... So we lived with it...
Now, I need to fix it. A plumber came out today and said it is probably the cartridge and he doesn't think it's "water hammer"...
Do you think it's as simple as replacing the cartridge?
Any advice? I've noticed, if I have the sink on in the bathroom at the same time as the shower, it doesn't bang... I need help please!!!!
When the single handle shower valve is in the six o-clock position (warm) the water pipes chatter loudly (loud banging sound), if the handle is moved slightly (hotter or colder) the noises stop.
The shower wall is tiled and it’s an American standard fixture set.
The plumber came out and installed a vent of some sort on the cold water line underneath the sink to help alleviate pressure. I thought it was odd that the plumber put it on the sink when the tub was the problem. Anyway, I think it worked fine because the noise stopped for a few weeks... But came back!
It got to the point that if we didn't pull out the handle all the way, it doesn't bang... It only bangs with the handle all the way out... So we lived with it...
Now, I need to fix it. A plumber came out today and said it is probably the cartridge and he doesn't think it's "water hammer"...
Do you think it's as simple as replacing the cartridge?
Any advice? I've noticed, if I have the sink on in the bathroom at the same time as the shower, it doesn't bang... I need help please!!!!