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    Saddle Valve Question

    perfect Perfect! Thank you!
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    Saddle Valve Question

    Thank you Thank you Finnegan! I'll give it a try.
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    Saddle Valve Question

    I recently replaced all of my supply lines, but I still need to connect my whole-house humidifier to the water line. It looks like a 1/4" line (like my refrigerator water line). Previously, it was connected to a 3/4" cold water supply via a saddle valve. Is this the best way? Can I turn off a...
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    water main grid and shut-off valve

    curb key Just for giggles, I looked for curb keys at Lowes in St. Louis. They were stacked in a barrel like lollipops. Since this is probably not the place where plumbers pick up their supplies (correct me if I'm wrong), I suspect that its OK for individuals to shut off their own water. Or...
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    location of new shut-off

    Thank you Thank you all for very helpful, detailed, and informative advice.
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    location of new shut-off

    union vs nipple What makes a dielectric nipple better than a dielectric union? Is one more likely to leak than the other?
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    location of new shut-off

    distance The distance from the 90 to the wall is about 5 or 6 inches. The wall is stone and the home is about 75 years old.
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    location of new shut-off

    alignment OK, a few stupid questions: 1. How do I ensure that my brass elbow points straight up when I twist it into place. 2. I assume that the brass elbow is 1" on both ends, and that the male adapter will bring me down to 3/4...is this correct? 3. I don't need a dielectric union? Will...
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    location of new shut-off

    Wow, I'm so glad I asked. Thank you!
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    location of new shut-off

    This is a follow-up question to my last post about replacing my main shut-off valve. I've attached a few photos of my current setup. A few weeks ago I put in a new ball valve above my old gate valve. Unfortunately, I can't stop the slow drip that I caused when I closed the old valve to put on...
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    water main grid and shut-off valve

    found it You were all correct! I found the shut off. It was burried out by the street. I just went out with a long screwdriver and started poking around. Five minutes later I heard a thunk....gold!...well, not gold, but the cap to the water shut-off. I couldn't budge the lid. I will have the...
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    water main grid and shut-off valve

    curb cock I'll take another look to see if there is more than one pipe. Have you ever had a problem when closing the curb cock? The water has probably not been shut off for at least 15 years.
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    water main grid and shut-off valve

    I'm trying to shut off my water from the street. I borrowed a city shut-off key from a friend (his dad used to be a city contractor). Unfortunately, however, I'm not sure which hub shuts off my water. The only water pipes near the curb are located every third house. The one closest to me is in...
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    Endless debris from water heater

    Thank you Thank you all so much for your great advice! I'll search for a new tank as soon as I finish work today. Thanks again!!! By the way, the tank is Gas.
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