What the Blank is wrong with my Pipe!

[Nascar24]

This sound has been coming out of this dam crapper pipe now for a week randomly, lasted several mins. tonight to give me a chance to record it and send it to the HOA so I dont have to screw around hoping it happens when they are here. Its not the crapper fill valve either, already changed it. I'm guessing after 17 1/2 years of living here my water pressure has changed and now I'm going to have to get a pressure regulator put in, That's my best guess at least. Any experts out there?

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqwXgU98xS5egv9hs5yghuSxfGm1vw?e=YT1NeA

 

[DaJMasta]

Low grade water hammer? Maybe a more significant one elsewhere in the system that's just sort of reverberating through to you?


While there seem to be certain poorly done junctions that can generate this, as I understand it, part of the problem is just that the pipes aren't held down all the way - a little play means a little vibration can amplify.


If you touch it, does it stop? If not, then it's probably being generated elsewhere and needs to be restrained.

 

[koralis]

This sound has been coming out of this dam crapper pipe now for a week randomly, lasted several mins. tonight to give me a chance to record it and send it to the HOA so I dont have to screw around hoping it happens when they are here. Its not the crapper fill valve either, already changed it. I'm guessing after 17 1/2 years of living here my water pressure has changed and now I'm going to have to get a pressure regulator put in, That's my best guess at least. Any experts out there?

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqwXgU98xS5egv9hs5yghuSxfGm1vw?e=YT1NeA

If you get an air bubble in the pipes you can get a hammewring sound. Not sure the best way to bleed it.


Ok... just listened to your audio file... not the sound I was expecting (kinda a loud rattle/jackhammer kinda sound.) You have the humming, which is a new one on me.

https://www.clearyplumbing.com/common-causes-5-pipe-noises/

2. Humming
When your water pressure is too high for the system's capacity, it can leave your pipes vibrating. This vibration may result in a humming noise, especially when the water is running.

Overly high water pressure can occur in any home, but is particularly common in homes that rely on well water. If you have a well, check the pressure at the tank. Generally, this setting should be no higher than 55 pounds per square inch.

If you do not have access to a reading of your water pressure, have a professional test the pressure and make adjustments to eliminate any humming noises.

 

[Nascar24]

Low grade water hammer? Maybe a more significant one elsewhere in the system that's just sort of reverberating through to you?


While there seem to be certain poorly done junctions that can generate this, as I understand it, part of the problem is just that the pipes aren't held down all the way - a little play means a little vibration can amplify.


If you touch it, does it stop? If not, then it's probably being generated elsewhere and needs to be restrained.

The pipe is pvc and can be moved a small amount which does almost make the sound go away when I move it but when it’s doing this you can feel the vibrating going on which then just goes away for hours and then comes back for either a short or long burst hours later, I’m thinking water pressure is going higher vibrating this pipe. I’m just guessing though, going to have to have someone tell me based off that sound as it comes and goes many times through the day.

The other thing to consider is this condo complex covers water so unsure if they are all tied together in some way, I do have a water shutoff but does that just cut me off from the system when I turn it off. I don’t know myself. Only happening at the one pipe that’s connected to the toilet fill in my unit the best I can tell. No idea what I could do to make it stop other then what I have already tried. HOA is responsible for the pipes in the wall but I’m sure if a pressure issue I will be paying for that.

 

[Nascar24]

If you get an air bubble in the pipes you can get a hammewring sound. Not sure the best way to bleed it.


Ok... just listened to your audio file... not the sound I was expecting (kinda a loud rattle/jackhammer kinda sound.) You have the humming, which is a new one on me.

https://www.clearyplumbing.com/common-causes-5-pipe-noises/

I tried the best I could to cut the water off at the water shutoff but I am on the top floor and that pipe I would say is at the Lowest point so I can’t really do what they say to try on it. I tried shutting off the water twice to get rid of it and it had no effect. I think it’s more of a hum as well which seems to point at the air or water pressure.