Cosd Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Any suggestions please guys? My heating system at home is just 4 years old, and though we had a little creaking and ticking of pipes from the off, the problem is getting worse. When the heating comes on or goes off the noises are becoming unbearable. Is there anything that can be done without ripping it out and starting again? Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Isint it normal, to a point ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Isint it normal, to a point ? This isn't normal mate, it's driving me insane!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 its getting warm now turn the heating off but seriously if its hot water pipes there isn't a lot you can do without pulling the carpets and floor boards up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Get the system cleaned and refilled with protector-you can do it yourself for under £20 if you buy the stuff from the bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Sound like expansion and contraction noise from the pipes rubbing the wooden joists and pipe clips. Quite normal to get noise, mine is quite loud sometimes but it's just ignored as nowt can really be done without opening up walls and floors. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daks Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 This isn't normal mate, it's driving me insane!! Use your ear protectors lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Get the system cleaned and refilled with protector-you can do it yourself for under £20 if you buy the stuff from the bay. The system is clean (I think), the water is crystal when I chek it in the Magnaclean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Spot on, Sound like expansion and contraction noise from the pipes rubbing the wooden joists and pipe clips.Quite normal to get noise, mine is quite loud sometimes but it's just ignored as nowt can really be done without opening up walls and floors.Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Any suggestions please guys? My heating system at home is just 4 years old, and though we had a little creaking and ticking of pipes from the off, the problem is getting worse. When the heating comes on or goes off the noises are becoming unbearable. Is there anything that can be done without ripping it out and starting again? Cos Keep the heating on full time (24 Hours) as it's caused when metal expands or contracts due to changes in temperature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 As it has been said above it is the pipes expanding some where under the boards the pipes will be tight the only way is to pull the boards and trace them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I was hoping for a magic cure but sounds as though I may have to live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 the plumber at our last flat said he kept his on set to 15 deg all the time so his house was constantly warm not roasting but warm and as his pipes were always at the same temp no expansion /contraction noise.its an idea see if it stops the clatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 the plumber at our last flat said he kept his on set to 15 deg all the time so his house was constantly warm not roasting but warm and as his pipes were always at the same temp no expansion /contraction noise.its an idea see if it stops the clatter. My wife is a descendant of the lizard family, if the temp drops below 22 degrees she starts to panic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Strange that it has become more intrusive, as others have said its expansion and contraction of metal pipes as they heat and cool. It could even be a few to tight holes through joists! If pipes are free to move the tick tick of thermal movement should be less. I have seen a lot of problems where installers have buried copper pipes in concrete with no allowance for expansion solder joints can be broken in a few years. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footu Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I just pulled my floor up for this and put felt. Between the pipe and floor. Solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highbird70 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Call the exorcist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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