"Dave Morrison" wrote in message
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djay wrote:
Relplacing the gate valve with a ball valve. The gate handle is broken.
The ball valve is brass with sweat fittings. I will be replacing the
pressure regulator while I'm at it because the house is 20 years old.
Anyway, I noticed that the Ball Valve has, what seems to be, some plastic
lining around the ball valve. Is there a risk of this lining melting
when I apply the torch? Is there any procedure I need to be aware of to
keep it from melting? Am I just paranoid? Guy at the plumbing store
says that it takes a lot to melt them and I shouldn't have a problem.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

DJay

A couple of tips, wrap the body of the valve with a wet rag, and use a hot
torch. Get in heat it up fast and get out. Mapp gas in a Turbo torch is my
favorite.
Dave


Good advice. I don't have a Mapp gas torch.... I'll see my neighbor! :~)