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• Posted in thread: Annoying pipe hum on 04-16-2008 at 01:49 PM
  All is well in Wonderland! Not a sound other than water flowing.BTW, after using the ball
  valves instead of standard bibs believe they should be standard installation. Does the water
  flow when drawing...

• Posted in thread: Toilet Bowl Cleaning on 04-12-2008 at 11:30 PM
  Tried the Clorox pellet some months ago without success. Will give the Dragon's idea a shot;
  have never found any holes clogged in 12+ years, but frustration sets in.

• Posted in thread: Annoying pipe hum on 04-12-2008 at 11:26 PM
  For Glenn and Square Eye:Had system bled from outside and changed the two water bibs to ball
  valves on Wed. Adage that 'silence is golden' applies. All is quiet on the Western Front!Thanks

• Posted in thread: Toilet Bowl Cleaning on 04-09-2008 at 02:33 PM
  Have 2 Gerber 1.6 gal toilets that flush water thru holes in the underside of the elongated
  bowl edge. Find even with frequent cleaning ?mold? builds up and brushing causes black flakes
  to be loosened...

• Posted in thread: Annoying pipe hum on 04-03-2008 at 09:27 PM
  Made an early call on the toilet noise. Subsequently have realized we are back to zero. Heard
  noise when kitchen faucet on and at turn off. Also can hear hum near front of house when MBath
  faucet runs...

• Posted in thread: Annoying pipe hum on 04-03-2008 at 07:56 AM
  Well had handyman friend replace the main valve with a ball valve yesterday. Glad I had someone
  who knew what to do.Thought we had won the battle as I did not hear any hum from faucet water;
  however, ...

• Posted in thread: Annoying pipe hum on 03-28-2008 at 08:05 AM
  The ball gate suggestion is great. What material is recommended (Brass, SS, Brass/Bronze)?Meter
  reader tells me no problem shutting off without contacting them so that concern is eliminated.

• Posted in thread: Annoying pipe hum on 03-18-2008 at 09:38 PM
  Thanks. Can call and see what sort of reaction I receive.Since there is a water bib just above
  the shutoff handle is it smart to change out both in their entirety or just the washers?

• Posted in thread: Annoying pipe hum on 03-18-2008 at 11:14 AM
  Glenn:It appears the only way to shut off the incoming water to the outside house main is at
  the underground water meter. Are you aware whether city suppliers frown on customers turning
  off the inflow...

• Posted in thread: Annoying pipe hum on 03-04-2008 at 03:13 PM
  OK, hopefully bothering you for the last time. Applying my deductive powers I conclude that
  since the shutoff valve is on the side of the pipe coming up out of the ground and is located
  just before th...