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    #1

    Sep 8, 2011, 11:15 AM
    Hot water heater supply cut off vavlve will not turn all the way off, white pvc valve
    Too hard to turn by hand
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    #2

    Sep 8, 2011, 01:11 PM
    Move it off and on a few times it may loose and close completely, good luck.

    John
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    Sep 8, 2011, 02:44 PM
    Loosen the packing nut just a little, spray some WD40 on the nut joint and valve shaft and try again. If you are going to replace the HW heater, install a 3/4 ball valve.
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    Sep 8, 2011, 02:51 PM
    Just noticed it is a PVC valve. What type of valve is it?
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    Sep 8, 2011, 06:31 PM
    Just the question I was going to ask Ma064.
    Do you have a wheel or a lever for a handle? Back to you. Tom
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