On Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:44:59 -0700, "James H."
wrote:

On Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:24:22 -0700, Oren wrote:

Replacing the stem/valve was fast and easy.

I might have to do that for the ones I can't replace.

For the ones I can replace, do you have any suggestions for a good RELIABLE
ball valve with a good loooooong easy-to-turn handle?

I know you want a long handle, however look at the ball valve hose bib
with a 1/4 turn handle. HD carries them in my area.