A shutoff valve connects to copper plumbing pipes in one of two ways: Compression fitting; Sweat fitting. Identify the connection type used in your home by referring to the photos below. If you have ...

If you get drips of water coming through your pipes even with the main shutoff valve completely closed, its probably time to replace the shutoff with a new ball valve. Its not complicated, but the ...

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