Homeowners cannot identify pipe type or leak source alone

“I know it’s squeaking and a couple other things too, but I’m looking at the vibration that is audibly concerning. -it only happens on the hot water -happens after 50% faucet hot water flow rate -sometimes, when hot water is used elsewhere in the building, it doesn’t do this, and it has a lower flow rate I’m no plumber, but my best guess is there may be a couple minor shell-type parts that need tightened/replaced because of a bad seal..? submitted by /u/tax_fraud93 [link] [comme”

“This typically happens after someone has used the faucet and they turn it off. To make it stop rumbling, I press in somewhat firmly on the knob as if it were a button. Edit: I took the knob off to see if anything was loose or obviously broken and it was all seemingly fine. I also (as best I could with a socket wrench) tightened the faucets' nut under the sink since it was a little loose. submitted by /u/__SpacemanSpiff__ [link] [comments]”

“Posting here is hopes of someone having a similar experience or any suggestions. House built in 2014, 70-80 psi on average, city water and no PRV installed. About a month ago I heard a pipe hit the fiberglass surround in the master shower after the guest bathroom toilet finished its fill. Heard it once then went away for a few days then came back. I later noticed that the guest shower handle and master sink could also trigger the hammer. It seems like once it’s triggered, any of the 3 can cause”

“We have been getting a low hum and very low vibration in our pipes near the main water shut off for the past few weeks. It goes off and on randomly, maybe for 5 seconds at a time, and does not seem to trigger when we use water, flush a toilet, etc. Just random maybe 3 or 4 times a day. Unfortunately I seem to have several things going on with our plumbing/irrigation, so it's hard for me to pinpoint was is going on. I just replaced my pressure reducing valve yesterday, it was manufactured in”

“New home owner with concerns. We live in a two story home on a hillside, southern CA. Upstairs is home entry, living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Downstairs is bedrooms, laundry room, and bathroom. The water supply from city comes in from upstairs floor and distributes thru house. All fixtures/appliances sound okay but for some reason our downstairs bathtub fixture is extremely loud and I can hear what sounds like crackling when the water runs. We have new copper piping as it was comple”

“This is a recent occurrence, before I would hear a rush of water (which was loud and still concerning) now it’s a lot of rattling. No water sound. Is something clogged? Is it a pressure issue? Should I call a plumber? Listen to the video for sound. submitted by /u/CandidateEmergency41 [link] [comments]”

“Just recently I noticed water start pooling on the outside of the shower from the bottom of the shower curb. When I dry it up it seems to seep out from the grout. What could be the cause of this and should I be concerned? Failed waterproofing or is this normal? submitted by /u/MajestycManatee [link] [comments]”

“I live in a condo. I’m not sure if it’s the glass causing the problem or if i just throw too much food down the drain… please help what do i do submitted by /u/lizzykeenn [link] [comments]”

“I recently replaced my old kitchen faucet with a new Pfister Maxmilian because the previous faucet had very weak water flow. The old faucet never caused any humming, pipe noise, or vibration. The issue started immediately after installing the new faucet. The vibration only occurs under specific conditions: At low and maximum flow, there is no vibration At approximately medium flow, cold-only produces a very slight vibration. Hot-only also produces a very slight vibration at medium flow. The stro”

“Hey all. Got this red/blue pexA sitting in a dark spot for the last 2 years, was about to use or, then remembered the Uponor debacle... Is Apollo still safe? Or maybe I just send it where I can see it.... submitted by /u/justin1390 [link] [comments]”

“I had an inspector do a sewer scope of a place I am under contract for. We found what looks to be a belly about 30 feet into the line to about 60ft and the pipe is about half filled with water. The line meets the street connection at 79ft. Other than that it looks very clean. The place was built in 2017 and I assume this was settling of the pipe. I need to figure out if the line runs under any concrete to the street to get an idea of how big of a job to fix it would be, but without fixing lookin”

“What kind of PEX is this and what tool would I need? This is for my sister's house and I don't see much pex where I work. I've used crimp and cinch rings, but not these sleeves. submitted by /u/LordButtworth [link] [comments]”

“i've prob done 4-5 of these tailpeice installs/replacement and cant figure this out for the life of me. It leaks from where the arrow points (between the washer and nut) and then the water dibbles down the tailpiece and sits on the slip nut. I replaced the rubber gasket thinking maybe I overtightened it but still does it. Ive tried doing 1/2 turns every time i felt the leak (prob did about 5-6 turns), but still leaks. Do i just keep tightening it? that tailpiece came with the faucet, is ther”

“Had the device forever, recently tried the automatic leak detection at night. Last 3 nights, leak detected- then we found it. Cracked PEX A in the wall. Ruined some stuff but could be way worse. House is only 5 years old with two major PEX A failures. submitted by /u/AppealPuzzleheaded33 [link] [comments]”

“This specific pipe in the photo is PEX-A. However you can use both PEX-A and PEX-B with these type of sleeve crimp fittings.”

“Close but not exactly. Yes it is Uponor, but the fitting is proprietary Viega. Its official name is Pureflow but we called it pexpress because it uses the same press tool that your copper and gas press do. It does not have an internal stainless insert or compression piece. While you can install the fittings here as shown, I would never use these two together as you are giving up the warranty on both the fitting and the tube. Both will only warranty with their own systems. I have seen warranties”

“Uponor Aquapex is the plastic piping, the fittings propriety name per below is Pureflow it is a compression style(smash it with hydraulic jaws)type of connector with a stainless steel Compression insert inside the plastic pipe for stiffening.”

“I have one of the manual tools from Menards. It works fine, and I wouldn't call it a "pain" to use, but I certainly wouldn't want to do a whole house with it let alone multiple jobs or a large commercial job. It didn't cost a whole lot more than a cinch clamp tool.”

“Yes but you need pureflow jaws which will cost at least 150 each if I remember correctly”

“Youd either need to buy/rent the viega ratcheting manual pureflow press or a propress with pureflow jaws”

“It is but I don't do enough pex to justify buying one. What tool would I need for those specific rings in the photo?”

“That looks like uponor(pex a or expansion pex) you can use a crimper or an expansion tool. Use pex b fittings for crimping and pex a for expanding. That specific fitting is viega pureflow. Ive never used the pureflow. I prefer expanding when possible but im also a plumber who bought the 500 dollar m12 expansion tool. So ur probably better off just crimping it, ive heard the manual expansion tool is a pain to use.”