On Mar 27, 5:33�pm, "RicodJour" wrote:
On Mar 27, 7:14 pm, Oren wrote:

On 27 Mar 2007 14:22:15 -0700, "
wrote:

When I install my new hot water heater, I am considering replacing the
existing gate valves for water with *ball valves. *Any problem with
that?

No problem, in fact it was a great choice when I replaced water
heaters in two homes. Easily reached and easy turn off.

And don't underestimate the usefulness of visual confirmation of the
state of the valve.

R

if the new tanks drain valve is a regular valve espically cheap
plastic, install a ball valve on the drain too.