Glad you got it sorted! I'm still figuring out this homeowner thing myself—had a weird knocking sound in my pipes last month. Turned out it was just air pockets, thankfully. But now you've got me thinking...are there any early signs to watch for if it's something more serious, like a hidden leak or cracked pipe? Would rather catch it early than deal with a bigger mess later.
Had a similar issue a couple years back—thought it was just air pockets too, but then noticed the water pressure slowly dropping. Didn't think much of it at first, figured it was just city maintenance or something. But when I spotted a weird damp patch on the drywall downstairs, alarm bells went off. Turned out to be a tiny pinhole leak that had been dripping for weeks behind the wall. Moral of the story: keep an eye on your water bill and any random damp spots...better safe than sorry.
Did you ever figure out what caused the pinhole leak in your case? I've seen a few situations where it was corrosion from older copper pipes, but sometimes it's just random bad luck. Makes me wonder if there's a reliable way to catch these tiny leaks early, aside from just watching the water bill or spotting damp patches...maybe some kind of moisture sensor behind walls? Curious if anyone's tried something like that.
"maybe some kind of moisture sensor behind walls? Curious if anyone's tried something like that."
I've installed moisture sensors a few times for clients worried about leaks. They're pretty handy, especially near plumbing joints or older pipes. Not foolproof, but they've saved a few headaches by catching leaks early...worth considering imo.
I've put in moisture sensors a couple times, mostly in remodels where the plumbing was older or had some questionable joints. Like you said:
"Not foolproof, but they've saved a few headaches by catching leaks early..."
One time, a client had a slow drip behind drywall that would've gone unnoticed for months without the sensor. It alerted them early enough to avoid major water damage. Installation's straightforward—just make sure they're placed strategically near potential trouble spots. Definitely worth the peace of mind.
