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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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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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Water valve type under sink
I’ve moved into another house and am unfamiliar with its type of pipe. My previous house had copper pipes.
What type of pipe and valve is this?
The valve doesn’t work anymore (closing it doesn’t fully ...
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Leaky shutoff valve - Main to outdoor backyard
I have a shutoff valve in my basement that leads to outside backyard. I closed that valve during winter and I just opened it to water my newly seeded lawn.
Upon opening the valve, I noticed that the ...
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Wall hydrant can't handle back pressure, sprays 4 spokes when opened
The house and faucet are 11 years old, never had trouble.
Also: I never closed the lines during winter, as I understand that those round cylinders on top mean they can handle expanding ice?
When I ...
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Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve Leaking
As it got cold outside (not sure if this has anything to do with it), water heater pressure relief valve started dripping water after long hot showers. Trying to figure out if it's just the valve ...
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How to Connect FCM (Female) to NPT (Female)?
I am working on a DIY Home Improvement Project in the kitchen, and I want to connect an Ice Maker Water Line with a 1/4 inch FCM (Female Compression) connector to a Solenoid Valve with a 1/4 inch NPT (...
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Why no water comes out of the water line in wall for the refrigerator when I turn the valve on?
There is a water line that with a shut off valve where the refrigerator goes. I opened the valve and no water comes out. Is there another shutoff valve somewhere or could this valve be broken or ...
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What type of 1" electric valve can I use in a line with no pressure? [closed]
I am looking to attach two 1" valves to a drainage line I have coming from my gutter. I would like the option to select which channel the rainwater flows down, using valves. My hurdle right now ...
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Water-tite valve broken
On the new home I moved into. I found this behind the refrigerator.
several questions.
Can I replace the broken part? Which part should i buy?
It's connected to the refrigerator. But I'm going to buy ...
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Proper order of additional components?
I have this heat pump unit that has some features but unfortunately, some stuff in it is weak so the manufacturer's guide suggests I boost it a bit from the outside. Therefore I would like to add ...
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Can you help me identify these pipes and valve sizes?
I was met with this (photo included) when asked to help someone. I am only concerned with the pipe with the red knob. This is under a mobilehome after the water pit, the shut off to the home. I am ...
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Non-return valve with hydraulic separator
To ensure one-directional flow on a closed loop in underfloor heating systems I believe I need to get some non-return valves. Currently, my issue is the exotic nature of the system where I need to ...
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Proper order of valves in heating pump systems? [closed]
I believe I have a basic understanding of the usage of each component. That being said, I lack knowledge of the proper installation order, especially regarding non-return valves (among others).
I have ...
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GE GSH25JSRFSS refrigerator water dispenser not working
I have a GE GSH25JSRFSS. The water dispenser isn't working but ice maker still works. As the solenoid going to the water dispenser read 0 ohms, I replaced the part, first testing the resistance on ...
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