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    Re-packing a valve - Always hard to turn after re-packing

    I need to replace the packing in a hot water in-line valve (not in a faucet). I've re-packed valves before, but afterwards, when I need to turn valves off, the valves turn very hard. Am I doing something wrong? It seems like the packing is compressed too hard against the stem. Some of my older...
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    Turning off radiators to save money

    I have several cast-iron radiators turned off (and drained) to save on my heating bill. They've been like this for a few years, but a few months ago I turned off and drained another radiator. A few weeks ago the technician came to service our boiler for the winter. I live in upstate NY. I...
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    Flexible copper in hydronic heating systems

    My Dad had a hydronic heating system put in in 1967. He had the contractor put the 1" copper pipe through a double 2"x10"x10' beam (attached as PipingNow.jpg). The beam in our unfinished basement is a supporting beam with two 4"x4" posts on either end. Next summer I want to replace the beam and...
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