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    jklassoff Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 17, 2012, 01:56 PM
    How do I cap (terminate) secondary water supply lines?
    How do I cap the water supply lines to an unused wetbar sink that has no shut-off valves?
    I know I need to shut-off the water at the main... after that I'm not sure how to proceed.
    Do I need to install shut-off valves first?
    I have replaced other faucets and installed new dual flow kits in our toilets... so,. I can follow basic instructions. But, I will need some specific instructions for this project.
    Thank You.
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    Aug 17, 2012, 02:05 PM
    If copper pipes cut off square and solder on a pipe cap. If CPVC pipe cut off square and glue on pipe cap.

    If you do not do soldering, install a compression stop valve and close valve.
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    Aug 17, 2012, 02:08 PM
    Close the main, open faucets below the level of the pipes you are working on to drain water away from your work, cut the 2 pipes, and clean and solder copper end caps on.
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    Aug 17, 2012, 02:55 PM
    If the lines are still going to be accessible, a couple of 1/2 sharkbite caps would work nicely. They are push-fit fittings, that merely push on. There is also a tool to remove them if need be in the future.
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    Aug 17, 2012, 03:12 PM
    Thank You to All 3 of You.. (Yes, they are copper lines), thanks for the options, will keep you posted.
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    #6

    Aug 17, 2012, 04:33 PM
    All great solutions but Lee came up with the easiest one which was,
    a couple of 1/2 sharkbite caps
    Good luck, Tom
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    Aug 17, 2012, 05:56 PM
    Well, I would have said that, but I didn't know they made Sharkbite caps. I should have, Lee is just smarter than I am.
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    Aug 18, 2012, 09:25 AM
    Lee is just smarter than I am.
    I disagree Harold! You're one of the best that we have. Regards, Tom
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    Aug 18, 2012, 11:24 AM
    Check is in the mail Tom.
    LOL Tom
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