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Thanks, I was hoping the answer was toward that end. I'd read some posts that mentioned turns could reduce flow but no amounts were given. My appliance uses around 16000 and I wanted to make sure it receives enough flow. Thanks again.

Hello, I want to connect a new appliance to my gas supply. I got a 48 inch Brasscraft 3/8 flexible connector that is rated at 28500 btu/hr (I assume rating is for a straight connector with no bends). Once installed, the cable will have a gentle (bowling ball size) 90 degree turn...

Thanks for the idea dj2. The fasteners for the valve were inaccessible from the backside but, having just now inspected the hole again, I now see that I could have removed the blocking. Doh. That never even occurred to me. I would definitely have used your method had I known. I work a fair...

Just wanted to close the loop on this one. After many hours (+20?) of picking at the threads, I finally cleaned them well enough. The brass plug went in well and no leaks for two days. Thanks again for all the replies.

Thanks for tips. I think I'll continue picking at threads and use a brass fitting. I'll report back when done. Thanks for help.

Thanks for the reply reach4. I've been using a steel dental pick for about a week now. Great tool to clean threads, but I need to move slow because the steel can scratch the brass. I tried a brass pick but it was too soft for the iron. I soak the threads in vinegar for a few hours then use...

Thanks for the reply. Too bad on the putty. It would have saved lots of time. I imagine, there is not enough room on the fitting to solder a cap on the fitting either. Right now, I only have access to the back of the valve via a hole I made in the plasterboard in the room that is next to the...

Hello all, I’m trying to fix an issue on a new (to us) home. The previous owner (or less likely his plumber) plugged the tub portion of a shower valve with what appears to have been a black iron pipe plug. As you can imagine, the plug corroded badly, and began to leak. Good news – I caught...