Posted on 12/11/2006 8:57:32 PM PST by rudy45
I went to Home Depot because I may need to replace shutoff valves to the toilets in our home. We have copper pipes.
I saw several different types of valves. I believe I have, right now, multiturn rather than 1/4 turn valve. However, what is the difference between a "sweat" connection and a compression connection and an iron connection? Also, the part of the valve into which the pipe stub goes appears to be unthreaded. How, then, does the valve stay on the pipe? Thanks.
"Where is that shut off valve!?" |
Just a suggestion. |
I use the Crap-Master 3000 model shut off |
LOL.
Thanks, I needed that.
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You're absolutely right. I know all kinds of home repair and improvement things, but nothing about, for example, cars. I do what I know and let the other guy do what he knows. Can anyone really afford to have that valve break loose and flood the damn house?
"A man has to know his limitations"
Home Depot is a bad place to start. Find a small local hardware store - like an Ace Hardware - which has knowledgeable employees. Those working at Home Depot know less than nothing.
My advice is to just put some towels and buckets in a nearby closet, and go play golf instead of replacing the shutoff valve.
If you use a Board Stretcher on a Farsten valve you will strip the bayonets.
Lol!
For a forum that will give you better answers try this one:
http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/
Thanks. Is the reason it's a bad idea due to the possibility that using the valve too much increases the chances of failure? Hmmm, I wondering then the next time I do work on the toilet, maybe I should simply shut off water to the whole house?
The issue was prompted by dripping that occurred when I shut off the toilet. I did some things to fix it, but don't remember what they were. Since that time, I read that I can tighten the ?stem nut? slightly and it might fix the leaking. In fact, now that the valve is open, there's no dripping.
Sounds like you have fixed it by tightening the stem. I've stopped a few leaks over the years by doing that. Think it's code to have a shut off at the toilet.
Thanks, yes it's stopped.
It sounds like you're uncomfortable with using the toilet shutoff valve too much. Does doing so increase chances of failure? The only time i use it is to change something in the toilet (i.e. replace flapper, or replace ball and cock with Fluidmaster float mechanism).
In the future, is it better just to shut off entire house? Thanks.
I would just shut off the water at the toilet. Shouldn't have to do it that often.
You never fail to make me laugh my heiny off....
luckily, it is huge.
You are the only common denominator in all of them. :)
Gee thanks, I feel much better now.
"Maine Steam Stop Valve!"
"May Stim Stah Waw?"
Maybe our newest FReeper - a master plumber - can assist! He’s never posted here before, so let’s just see what happens....
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