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Atropos_Is_Here t1_iwn6b3o wrote

Man, I hate these things. I've had to replace two so far in my life, and each time managed to crack the cpvc back in the wall when I did it. Luckily you've got what looks like pex, but still a pain.

Does anyone have a favorite type of this sort of valve? Something to incrementally upgrade to as I do repairs.

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dominus_aranearum t1_iwnhvsi wrote

For this situation, 1/4 turn angle stop valves are the way to go. Less parts, last longer and more reliable that a multi-turn compression type valve.

If you're doing repairs on CPVC, you'd be better off replacing all of your plumbing supply. CPVC gets brittle after about 15 years because the material becomes more rigid with age. If it's never moved, it's fine. But when you go to change a shut off valve, they're easy to snap. I've had it happen on a regular PVC supply when removing the supply hose. That was a messy day.

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Atropos_Is_Here t1_iwntnqi wrote

Yeah, that's a project that will be coming up soon. It'll be a bit of a job, but the peace of mind will be worth it!

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