Nice job getting that sorted—noisy pipes can drive anyone nuts. Couple quick thoughts from my own experience:
- Definitely agree on the pressure range, though I've found even 45 psi works fine in my older house.
- If noise creeps back, check for loose pipe hangers or clamps...had a rattling issue once that turned out to be just a loose bracket.
- And yeah, lowering pressure slightly didn't change shower comfort much for me either, but washing machine fill times got noticeably longer. Something to keep an eye on.
Feels great when you finally nail down an annoying issue like this.
Glad you sorted it out—noisy pipes are the worst. But honestly, 45 psi? Isn't that a bit low for decent water flow...especially upstairs? My showers turn into sad drizzles below 50 psi, maybe it's just my luck.
Yeah, 45 psi does sound a tad low, honestly. Most homes I deal with hover around 50-60 psi for decent flow upstairs. But hey, if it's working for you without the pipes sounding like a haunted house, that's a win in my book.
Funny thing is, I've seen houses running at 40 psi and the owners swear their showers are fine—maybe they're just used to it? Or maybe they secretly enjoy the gentle drizzle spa experience...who knows. Personally, anything below 50 psi and my shower feels like it's apologizing to me.
One thing to keep in mind though: lower pressure can sometimes mask other issues. Like, if your pipes were noisy before at higher pressures, it might've been due to loose fittings or unsecured lines rattling around. Dropping the pressure can quiet things down temporarily, but it's worth checking pipe hangers and mounts too. A quick tighten-up here and there can make a big difference long-term.
Either way, congrats on tackling the noisy pipes—always feels good to cross that off the list.
"Dropping the pressure can quiet things down temporarily, but it's worth checking pipe hangers and mounts too."
Good point, but I'd be careful about going too low. Had a client once who dropped pressure to around 40 psi—quiet pipes, sure, but appliances like dishwashers and washing machines struggled. Just something to keep an eye on...
Good point, but I'd be careful about going too low. Had a client once who dropped pressure to around 40 psi—quiet pipes, sure, but appliances like dishwashers and washing machines struggled.
Yeah, dropping pressure too much can definitely backfire. Usually I aim for around 50-60 psi—quiet enough without starving your appliances. And like you said, mounts and hangers are key... sometimes just tightening a couple loose clamps does wonders.
