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    Feb 20, 2008, 01:14 PM
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    Faucet valve seats that are made of brass never wear? True or False
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    Feb 20, 2008, 01:22 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by loyaldean
    faucet valve seats that are made of brass never wear? True or False
    False,(kinda) While brass seats don 't wear out, like down to a nubbin, they can develop nicks and rough spots that will tear up a replacement washer. Most seats are replaceable. Do you have a bad one? Regards, Tom
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