On Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:46:34 -0500, dadiOH wrote:

Measure at the pipe into the check valve. Actually, it
doesn't much matter...get the size check valve necessary - I'd think 1 1/2"
would be very generous - and use pipe fittings as needed to marry it to the
pipe. Do you plan to keep the shutoff valves?

I ordered the repair kit - so I'm just waiting for it to arrive.