Re: Hot Water flow mystery.

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From: Mark Monninger
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1992 15:03

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You probably have the stem-and-washer type faucet (rather than the  
so-called 'washerless' type). As the water heats up, the stem also gets  
warmer and expands, pushing the washer toward the seat...exactly as if you  
had turned it off. The noise is from vibration somewhere in the system,  
most likely the washer itself or the stem. Replace the faucet with a  
washerless type and both problems will go away.

Mark

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