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    Oct 12, 2006, 03:47 PM
    Water Shutoff Valve
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    Originally Posted by Rowland
    Two Prob:
    1) Indiviual water shutoffs not working in 36 year old home bathrooms/kitchen. Repair or replace? Are they repairable?
    2) Dwelling/Home main shutoff in basement not working, still allowing water to flow through all faucets when closed tight. Again, repairable or replace? I have had to replace the packing due to stem leakage prior.
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    Oct 13, 2006, 08:33 AM
    1) Replace them. Use 1/4 turn ball vavles instead of gate valves. Ball valves will last longer they do not restrict flow and they make them in chrome if they will be visible if that is an issue.
    2) Once again replace it with a ball valve this is the most critical valve. If a pipe breaks you'll be glad you did
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