Littlebrook
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Hi,
I am thinking about changing my kitchen faucet but when I looked under the sink, I noticed that the supply lines do not have shut off valves. I followed the pipes down through the basement and cannot see shutoffs anywhere along the line. The hotwater appears to run straight from the water heater (no shut off) and the cold appears to come from the main water meter line. There is a shutoff on the line feeding the water heater but not one coming out of it.
What's the best way to go about changing the faucet? Should I just shut off the main valve at the water meter and open the faucet until all the water drains?
Also, is there such a thing as a supply stop valve that would screw into the end of the lines rather than require soldering?
Thanks
I am thinking about changing my kitchen faucet but when I looked under the sink, I noticed that the supply lines do not have shut off valves. I followed the pipes down through the basement and cannot see shutoffs anywhere along the line. The hotwater appears to run straight from the water heater (no shut off) and the cold appears to come from the main water meter line. There is a shutoff on the line feeding the water heater but not one coming out of it.
What's the best way to go about changing the faucet? Should I just shut off the main valve at the water meter and open the faucet until all the water drains?
Also, is there such a thing as a supply stop valve that would screw into the end of the lines rather than require soldering?
Thanks
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