Submitted by Jon-Snowfalofagus t3_yx0tgp in DIY
dominus_aranearum t1_iwnhvsi wrote
Reply to comment by Atropos_Is_Here in How to disconnect from hose Bibb? by Jon-Snowfalofagus
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.
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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