"Vince" wrote in message
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The existing control valves are leaking and I want to replace them (32
yrs old).

Home Depot sells valves named "washing machine valve". The have the
typical washer at end of cylinder that travels.

I dont know if these are gate valves or ball valves or whatever.

Which type should I use as a replacement?

Thanks.

I wouldn't think it would matter as long as the size of the valve inlet
matched your existing supply pipes.

S1