"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" wrote in message
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Speedy Jim wrote:
Kirk wrote:
I am a plumbing idiot so here goes. The handles on two of my oudoor
faucets are broken and I want to replace them. It appears to be a very
simple job but do I need to cut the water off?

No need to turn off the water.
There are a half dozen different shaft styles,
so you'll need to match. A hardware store may be best bet.

Uh... how do you work on a valve under pressure?
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Mortimer Schnerd, RN

You are not working on the valve, just the handle that is atop the valve
stem. It is just held onto the stem by a screw.
Tomes