Rushing water sound in pipes

[Adam Saunders]

Totally baffled by rushing water sound that can be heard throughout the house but particularly in the kitchen and bathroom (which is immediately above the kitchen). With the stopcock turned off, the sound diminishes but doesn't totally go away despite the fact that the water is totally off at all taps and cisterns. All the overflow pipes are totally dry too. This is has been going on for weeks and there are no leaks or signs of dampness anywhere that I can see, either inside or outside the house. There also doesn't appear to be any water going into the drains either. How can water be rushing around but apparently not going anywhere?

If anyone can help it would be much appreciated - might finally get a decent night's sleep.

 

[tamz]

If you have a heating system it might be air caught in the system but it would be better getting someone in to have a listen.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

get a second more experienced pair of ears as tamz said.

 

[unguided1]

Its probably dihydrogen monxide, Call a professional they will definately be able to help cure that!!!!

 

[PlumbBobBob]

doh what a numpty of course! dihydrogen monoxide thats your problem.

 

[cjg]

yes , but the scarey part about it is that the factory down the road uses it, and just does not care if they spill some!!!!!!!!

 

[Adam Saunders]

Dihydrogen Monoxide eh? Thanks for that guys - I'll just pop to B&Q for some tartan paint first, get something for the H20 problem whilst I'm there...

On a serious note, just getting somebody in to listen who has more knowledge than me (which wouldn't be difficult) sounds like a sensible suggestion. Thanks.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

no probs

 

[ecowarm]

A leak on the incoming water main underground, without a doubt.
Just be careful as hydric acid is known to leak from water pipes!

 

[Kimou]

Just to emphasize on the previous post. Tape or use a rubber band to secure a piece of plastic bag/ bin liner etc...over the fawcet of your kitchen cold tap and turn off the mains from the street and turn on your cold tap. You should hear or see the plastic moving if there is a leak on the communication pipe as the negative pressure is applied.

 

[REDSAW]

do you live in a rural area and distanced from nieghbours?