Blooze
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We recently moved into a new house and I went to check the shutoff valves under the sinks and toilets. All 1/4 turn Nibco. First toilet no problem. Second toilet was stuck. I slowly worked it back and forth a bit and it seemed to come free and turn to the off stop, but the water didn’t shut off even a little. Ok. Moved to the bathroom sink. Cold water was a little stiff but shut off the water. Hot water was stiff as well and seemed to turn but with some resistance. Hot water didn’t shut off a lick. At this point I’m stopping. I googled about but so no incidence of this happening. At least the main shutoff in the basement moves easily and freely. We also have a plastic manifold for all the lines the main goes into.
Obviously those two need replaced. I’m no plumber or even a good handyman so I’ll pay someone to do it. My concern is for those two valves that didn’t shut off did the stem shear from the ball most likely? If it did do I need to worry about them blowing apart until I can get them fixed? They haven’t leaked in the last hour or so. I think I’ll leave the rest alone and just use the main if I need to shut the water off unless it wouldn’t be too expensive to replace the dozen or so valves in the house.
My main concern is the valves causing a flood type situation.
Obviously those two need replaced. I’m no plumber or even a good handyman so I’ll pay someone to do it. My concern is for those two valves that didn’t shut off did the stem shear from the ball most likely? If it did do I need to worry about them blowing apart until I can get them fixed? They haven’t leaked in the last hour or so. I think I’ll leave the rest alone and just use the main if I need to shut the water off unless it wouldn’t be too expensive to replace the dozen or so valves in the house.
My main concern is the valves causing a flood type situation.
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