I was just trying to get some Pro's thoughts on, why there would be a shut off valve on the hot line going out of my hot water tank, and no valve on the cold coming in? Is there a reason for this? Is it OK to add a valve on the cold,so I can isolate the tank, by shuting both valves , and would...

Hi there ! The hot water valve to the sink leaks a bit and I want to change it before I start painting. I know I have to close the main valve but what do I do with the hot water tank ? Do I shut it off or empty it and if so how I do I go about filling it again ? :confused: Thanks to whoever...

I bought a ball valve to install a shut off on my hot water heater. However, it says that it is for LP gas. Will it work for water also?

I'm replacing the water supplies pipes to a bath and laundry room with CPVC pipe. The pipes will run inside the wood-studded wall. Do I need to secure the CPVC pipe in some way inside the wall before the stub comes out to a turn-off valve? If so, what are the best options for securing the pipe?

I would like to know if I go away for two days and shut my main water shutoff valve can I leave my gas hot water tank on. I saw two answers To a similar question and one answer said you can leave it on and the other Said you had to shut it off. I am confused now as to whether I can leave the gas...