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    Feb 28, 2012, 04:16 PM
    Valves under sink. Need replacement?
    Do you ever have to replace valves under sinks? I was told replace only when you replace water fixture.
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    Feb 29, 2012, 05:51 AM
    It is a rare thing to have to replace the shut-off valves under the sink, but they sometimes get bad. Usually, they corrode so they will not close or open; or the handle corrodes into pieces. Otherwise, they last a very long time.
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