Hello All,
My name is Ben and I'm from Ohio. I've lurked on this blog for a few months now, finding various bits of information related to home renovations that I've been doing. My question is my main shut off valve for the incoming water line is a gate style valve, which has failed as the water no longer turns off. It seems that it is typical, at least around here, that the valve mechanism becomes eroded by the water over time which prevents it from turning the water off. Obviously I'm going to need to replace this, so should I replace this valve with another gate style valve, or a ball valve? What is the most common type of shut off valve used at the entrance of the main water line? Is there plumbing codes that dictate the type of valve used?
Thanks,
Ben
My name is Ben and I'm from Ohio. I've lurked on this blog for a few months now, finding various bits of information related to home renovations that I've been doing. My question is my main shut off valve for the incoming water line is a gate style valve, which has failed as the water no longer turns off. It seems that it is typical, at least around here, that the valve mechanism becomes eroded by the water over time which prevents it from turning the water off. Obviously I'm going to need to replace this, so should I replace this valve with another gate style valve, or a ball valve? What is the most common type of shut off valve used at the entrance of the main water line? Is there plumbing codes that dictate the type of valve used?
Thanks,
Ben