Have you ever seen valve pipe get cut like this?

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  1. pman6

    pman6 Member

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    I changed a Mixet valve today, and was surprised to see a cut in the pipe thread.

    Maybe the previous homeowner cut it, or maybe the plumber back in 1966 made a mistake?
    or did mixet valves come like this?

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    pman6, Jul 29, 2018
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  2. hj

    hj Moderator & Master Plumber Staff Member

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    That slot was for a "moon" shaped clip that prevented the stem from rotating 360 degrees. IF you tried to remove the stem without removing the clip you would break the front of the valve off.
     
    hj, Jul 30, 2018
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