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    WMorg555 Posts: 105, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 20, 2007, 09:04 PM
    Replacing Gas Oven Valve
    I recently had an employee from the local gas company in my kitchen and he looked at the shut off valve for my gas oven. He suggested I call a plumber and change the valve because it was very old and prone to failing. What are the best types of gas shut off valves that I should ask a plumber to install? Thanks for any suggestions.
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    Sep 20, 2007, 09:30 PM
    A modern ball valve is your best bet.
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    Sep 21, 2007, 06:40 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by WMorg555
    I recently had an employee from the local gas company in my kitchen and he looked at the shut off valve for my gas oven. He suggested I call a plumber and change the valve because it was very old and prone to failing. What are the best types of gas shut off valves that I should ask a plumber to install? Thanks for any suggestions.
    A brass bodied, with a full port stainless steel ball valve.

    Some of the cheaper valves aren't full port and can restrict the flow.
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