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    Calcification on hot water lines

    I posted here about a month ago about a compression valve that had been seeping and corroded. They also replaced the anode rod in my HWT. I had my plumber replace the valve and clean up the copper pipe. On to the next issue. I have several ball valves in my home that are if the...
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    Compression valve corrosion

    Back for yet another plumbing issue. I have a compression valve that has apparently been leaking and causing some oxidation/corrosion for what seems like quite some time. I'm going to have my plumber come out to replace the valve, but I'm just wondering if this is something I should get on...
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    Leaking Boiler Drain

    My washing machine supply lines are connected to 1/4 turn boiler drains in my laundry room. Recently, the cold water supply started to drip from underneath the black handle. The valve is a Legend brand and is identical to the one in the photo. There is a Phillips screw in the center of the...
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    "play" in copper pipe

    I have a 40+ year old slab home with copper piping that runs horizontally in a sort of "manifold" between the bathroom and kitchen double walled void. I have been doing some remodeling work in the bathroom, which resulted in accidentally bumping the nipple/valve for the toilet supply. Not very...
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    Faucets with attached supply lines

    For you experts out there... What is your opinion of kitchen faucets with factory-attached supplies? How about pex (i.e. the Delta attached supplies), vs. a braided flex line? Is one superior to the other, or would it be better to just go with a faucet that can be hard piped? (unfortunately...
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    Replacing 3/8 Faucet and Toilet stops on nipples

    I am working on a bath remodel and replaced two of my shutoff valves and respective chrome plated brass nipples to my sink. I used BrassCraft 1/4 turn valves, but subsequently read that these valves (from HD) have a reputation for failing on occasion. I was able to get a few Dahl supplies...
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