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Posted by Dennis J. on June 28, 2008, 1:14 pm
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> > > > This winter the furnace quit in a old house, nobody was living there at
> > > > the time. ?Anyway the pipes froze and the main water shutoff valve was
> > > > turned off so that when the heat came back on there would not be a
> > > > flood. ?Problem is the supply side shutoff valve did not shut off and
> > > > there was a lot of water damage.
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> > > > My question is can these valves be repaired or must they be replaced.
> > > > Second question, are the fittings standard, this is an old house so the
> > > > valve has been there for more than 40 years. ?I assume it has a
> > > > coupling
> > > > joint of some type.
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> > > > Any advice would be appreciated.
> > > > Thanks in advance
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> > > > real email is moc...@gmail.com
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> > > If the valve froze too it should be replaced as the body may have cracks
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> > > it. ?It may be possible to repair, but since I don't know what the
> > > problem
> > > with it is, what brand you have ?I can't say for sure. ?In either case,
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> > > supply has to be shut off at the street so spend a few bucks and put in a
> > > brand new ball valve and be safe.
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> > > I don't know what fittings you talk about as being "standard" but all
> > > tubing
> > > is and the fitting that go on them are the same size and have been for
> > > decades. ? Sounds like you need some pro help.
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> > Thanks Edwin,
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> > The part that you said the fittings have been the same for decades tells
> > me that I should be able to buy a valve at HD, a "ball valve" and when I
> > go down there next week, (160 mile drive) I might have a chance of
> > replacing it. ?Yes the water at the street has been turned off since
> > Feb. ?The supply valve was not frozen, and when I turned the wheel it
> > rotated just as though it were shutting off, but somehow the valve did
> > not close off the water line and when the pipes thawed out the water
> > flowed. ?I was not there at the time. ?It is my moms place and she's in
> > a NH that's why there is nobody there. ?In any case thanks for your
> > response, it is helpful to know those fittings are the same and should
> > be for this house too. ?If I can't do this then I will have to seek out
> > a pro.
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> > Dennis
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> for next winter install a thermostat that turns on a lamp, flashing in
> window. ask neighbors to call if they see light flash.
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> allowing a home to freeze repeatedly can do long term damage, and
> definetely install ball valve, they are super reliable
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> vacant homes are at great risk of vandalism, espically arson.
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> might be a good idea to rent it out free or low cost to a realtive for
> security.
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> if ou tell homeowners home is vacant expect insurance to increase by
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> 5 times cost.....
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> if you dont tell insurance and say fire occurs, they will investigate,
> and possibly not pay:(
I was not aware of that and will check it out with insurance co. I will
try to replace with a good quality ball valve, if I can get the old one
off. The lamp idea was suggested by a neighbor who by the way is a
retired insurance agent. We hope it won't be vacant for much longer,
but we don't have a lot of control over that for reasons I can't explain
here. It's in a very tiny town, village to be more specific.
Thanks for your good tips, they are appreciated.
Dennis
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real email is moci42@gmail.com
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