Questions tagged [valve]
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How do I replace this air admittance valve?
My kitchen sink air admittance valve is leaking, and I'd like to replace it.
I've found DIY instructions online to install one in the first place, but not to replace one that's already there.
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Is there a purely mechanical plumbing valve that acts like a relay?
I was thinking of doing something with a flow sensor and a solenoid valve when I realised I was perhaps over-thinking it: is there perhaps such a thing as a purely mechanical 4-port valve consisting ...
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90 degree elbow on speedy valve
I'm changing vanity and the speedy valve unfortunately is too high and preventing me from installing the faucet hose.
I don't want to touch this speedy valve.
Is it OK to install a 90 degree elbow to ...
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How I do replace this type of washer supply valve?
Do I just unscrew the valve and put the new one in, or do i have to remove that silver oval thing at the bottom? IF so? how to do I remove the plastic box?
Thanks for the help!
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Removing plastic bits stuck in shower valve?
I'm trying to replace a broken shower cartridge (AFAICT, a Moen 1222). However, removing it was exceedingly difficult and it turns out this is because the very back part of the cartridge actually ...
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Can angle valves point to any direction without causing issues?
I just installed angle valve with a 1/2 inch male thread in order to install my washing machine inlet hose, the valve opens and closes up by turning the knob 90 degrees. It is very similar to this one:...
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Shower Valve Identification Help
We bought a "fixer-upper" and I had to demo the bath/shower tile as the grout had failed.
I am trying to identify the shower valve and hoping to buy a bath faucet that is compatible. Looks ...
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prevent flooding by portable air conditioner
I am looking for ideas to prevent flooding caused by a portable air conditioner.
I bought a 10K SACC refurb Danby portable AC. It comes with a hose, one drain opening at the bottom, and a 'continuous' ...
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Water valve not shutting off - how and what to replace?
What is the name of this valve? I know speedy valves and quarter valves, but I don't know the specific name of that one.
It opens and closes but when fully closed, water is still running. After ...
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Is there supposed to be a black ring in a toilet supply valve?
My valve wasn’t shutting so I tried the plastic stem replacement kit. Seemed to go well but the valve started leaking when I turned the water back on. There looks to be a black ring inside the valve. ...
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Mystery threading on broken compressor output valve
I have this compressor valve which dates from 2009. It got screwed on too hard and finally split. I'm looking to replace it either by another such valve or just an adapter to 1/4" NPT. I'm just ...
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Advice and/or Resources for Identifying Tub & Shower Valves
Based on similar questions, it seems that there are some folks out there who have a preternatural talent for identifying plumbing parts -- or access to a secret database of descriptive features...
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Replacing Main Water Shutoff Valve / Handle
Maybe uniquely, this is what my home's main water shutoff is like. It's the one with the red handle that is askew when completely open due to a pervious owner re-orienting the handle (yes, annoying). ...
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Should the shower valve inside the wall ever get wet?
I suspect a leak inside a shower wall in my new rental because of the crumbling drywall on the very bottom and high moisture meter readings. The plumbers came in and opened the wall and found no ...
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hot water system overflows after repairs
Our water system was making a thudding noise when we ran the tap. Called a plumber and they installed a hammer arrester, which fixed the thudding.
However, we now get a large amount of water coming ...
