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Airlock causing juddering noises in upstairs hot tap

Posted by Phil Graves, on
How to fix it. We've tried draining the system both hot and cold through the house.
Anthony Curren

Anthony Curren

This is often caused by a loose rubber washer in the cold water stop valve, hot tank float valve or toilet fill valve Pressing down the float will cause the noise to start. Also a faulty tap letting n air can cause banging.

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