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I need to replace a water shut-off valve below my kitchen sink. I see
that valves come made to fit on either 1/2" or 5/8" pipe. When I measure the copper intake pipe with my (not very accurate) caliper it measures .66, which is a little over 5/8". I think I read somewhere that "1/2 inch" refers to the inside diameter, and that the outside diameter is closer to 5/8. True? No? So, what do I have, 1/2" or 5/8" copper pipe? I'm thinking 1/2" because it's more common, and if it were 5/8" the outside diameter might be greater than .66". Also, Home Depot has valves with Shark Bite connectors which don't require compression fittings. Are those things reliable? |
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