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Gonzo2 (CA)
I posted a question a couple of weeks ago about wall vibrations that I was experiencing [www.plbg.com]. Closing the water main over night caused the vibrations to stop, but after a few days they came back. I was able to narrow the source of the vibrations down to a toilet. Closing the supply valve on the toilet stopped the vibrations. I also noticed slow seepage into the bowl due a warped tank flapper. So I replaced the flapper and opened the supply valve and so far after 2 days the vibrations have not returned. Could a loose toilet pipe in addition to slow seepage be the cause? Flushing the toilet does not cause the vibrations to return (so far).
Thanks
Gonzo
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bernabeu (SC)
if the stem of the angle stop valve were 'loose' then it could create a HORRENDOUS vibration
opening the stop FULLY 'secured' the loose part
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packy (MA)
amplifying on what my frien from Sc pointed out.. it could also have been a washer in the toilet shut off or a problem in the toilet fill valve.
in any case, it is resolved for now but should it return, it is a simple fix..
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bernabeu (SC)
good one; amplifying on a wall vibration
at a local Courtyard by M******t an angle stop on one floor literally 'shook' the entire 4 story hotel
the solution was merely to open it fully and 'backseat' hard
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Gonzo2 (CA)
Thanks bernabeu and Packy for your responses. I appreciate it!
Gonzo
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