Shower makes a racket between hot and cold

[xfactor]

Right at the point where the temperature is comfortable, there is a heavy vibration in the pipes. If I set it to cold or to hot it's fine, but not in the middle.

It's a single handle - not two handles. Stand-up shower.

Is this something I can fix myself?

 

[reedplumber]

Right at the point where the temperature is comfortable, there is a heavy vibration in the pipes. If I set it to cold or to hot it's fine, but not in the middle.

It's a single handle - not two handles. Stand-up shower.

Is this something I can fix myself?

What kind of faucet? Delta? Moen? Could be worn out o-rings or the pipes could need hammer arresters pics would help as well galvanized lines? Copper? Alot of could be's.

 

[phishfood]

How old is the valve?

 

[xfactor]

It says "American Standard" on the handle. It was installed by the previous owner. (I bought the house in 2007.) I would guess early 2000's bathroom remodel.

It looks pretty close to this. I tried to take a picture this morning but was having camera issues.

http://www.terrylove.com/forums/sho...rd-Aquarian-Shower-Faucet-ID-Trim-replacement

 

[xfactor]

I'm pretty sure the pipes are copper. I've looked via an access panel in the ceiling when poking around up there for the exhaust fan but will confirm.

 

[journeyman]

your copper lines are probably coming up the wall from slab to feed shower. Make sure all your angle stops to all your fixtures are open all the way. A half closed valve can cause banging of pipes also if pressure is to high but it could just be the cartridge