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Pipe Noise or Leak

15 years ago

There is a noise under my kitchen sink when I pour boiling water down the drain that resembles a drip. I have been under the sink a dozen times looking for a leak and there is none. The noise is making me crazy. This house was newly constructed 6 years ago by a very reputable builder. Can anyone give me some ideas of what the noise is and how to solve it? I will be extremely grateful for any help. Betsy.

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llaatt22
15 years ago
Don't pour boiling water down ordinary drains.
alphonse
15 years ago
"Can anyone give me some ideas of what the noise is... "

Likely caused by expansion of material or differential thereof.

"...and how to solve it? "

"Don't pour boiling water down ordinary drains."
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brickeyee
15 years ago
If you have a garbage disposal turn it on, run cold water, pour the boiling water into the sink.
firsttimebldr
Original Author
15 years ago
Where should I dump the pasta, potatoe, etc. water? I will try the garbage disposal/cold water idea. Thanks. Betsy.
firsttimebldr
Original Author
15 years ago
brickeyee - Your suggestion worked. No more noise. Thank you. Betsy.
brickeyee
15 years ago
Plastic expands a lot more than metal when it is heated.

Cooling the water helps to reduce the amount of expansion.

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