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    Connecting faucet without using braided supply hoses?

    I'm about ready to install our kitchen faucet. it comes with soft copper supply with a threaded end to attach to 3/8" supply hoses. I keep reading advise to stay away from the supply hoses since they are not as dependable as copper and now i think i'm starting to get paranoid about using them...
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    Double sink / Disposal / Dishwasher - old home renovation advice needed

    thanks. Unfortunately I don't think this portion is vented through the roof. From what is could see, it was tied into the drainage system for the downspouts :confused: The downspout drain on the one side of the house seems to enter the basement and then is taken across the basement to the...
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    Double sink / Disposal / Dishwasher - old home renovation advice needed

    Hi - I'm getting ready to do the plumbing for my kitchen remodel and had a question regarding the drain line for a Double sink / Disposal / Dishwasher Currently drain goes through the floor in the basement where it is tied into 4" cast that goes into the masonry foundation. No Vent :(...
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    Replacing radiator shut off valve

    i'll give it a shot. I don't run into much luck on these projects so maybe i'm due....! One last question: the thread on the black supply pipe should mate to to a coupling that i buy, to extend the pipe? Since we're talking about the new valve possibly not mating to an old union, is there...
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    Replacing radiator shut off valve

    i understand now, thanks! i had no idea that the threads may not mate, always figured that it would be standard. But wait......i bought a cap from lowes to seal the ends after i disconnected the rad and it spun right on and sealed. So that tells me that the thread is standard to what we're...
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    Replacing radiator shut off valve

    oh, ok.....I thought the valve that i have pictured was the only part. So you're saying that the part that it connects to on the radiator (the union?) also has to be taken out and replaced?
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    Replacing radiator shut off valve

    yes, the cap that i used to close off the pipe while working on the room was 1 1/4" I understand your directions for installing the coupling and nipple but i don't understand why you say this isn't an option for DIY. The instructions you gave seem pretty straightforward....? Thanks!
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    Replacing radiator shut off valve

    rmelo99 - thanks for the reply. I haven't been able to find find the valves at lowes or HD but that website is helpful. Why are all the 1 1/4" valves listed as "steam valves"? My radiator system is hotwater but i heard that many homes had steam originally, but were converted to hotwater at...
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    Replacing radiator shut off valve

    Hi all, just started checking out this site and already got a lot of valuable info. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to share their expertise here! I'm currently doing a renovation on our downstairs 1/2 bath / laundry room. Couple questions.... Has anyone ever had any issues with bad...
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