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    RedRover882 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 5, 2009, 03:22 PM
    Installing hot water shut off valve
    I bought a ball valve to install a shut off on my hot water heater. However, it says that it is for LP gas. Will it work for water also?
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    Feb 5, 2009, 03:42 PM

    While it might work for you I would not recommend using that valve for water. Believe me, if the manufacturer thought it would work both ways he'd advertise it that way.
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    Feb 8, 2009, 11:53 AM

    Some ball valves are manufactured for multi use. If it says it can also be used for water then it will be OK. If it does not, then don't
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