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Frozen shut off valve
I have replaced a shutoff valve several times. I like the globe valves
with a handle that only has to go 90-degrees from full off to full on. However, on very cold nights they seem to crack and a small leak results. Is there a special valve for use in freezing environments or am I just unlucky? |
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On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 19:35:09 GMT, "William W. Plummer"
wrote: I have replaced a shutoff valve several times. I like the globe valves with a handle that only has to go 90-degrees from full off to full on. I think this is a ball valve you are talking about, but understood. However, on very cold nights they seem to crack and a small leak results. Is there a special valve for use in freezing environments or am I just unlucky? Where is this valve located? I mean, maybe you should try to not have the piping and valve exposed to freezing conditions. later, tom @ www.CarFleaMarket.com |
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William W. Plummer wrote:
I have replaced a shutoff valve several times. I like the globe valves with a handle that only has to go 90-degrees from full off to full on. However, on very cold nights they seem to crack and a small leak results. Is there a special valve for use in freezing environments or am I just unlucky? No plumbing parts handle water well in freezing conditions. -- Joseph Meehan 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math |
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"William W. Plummer" wrote:
.... ... Is there a special valve for use in freezing environments or am I just unlucky? Yes, and no... There are long-stem valves to keep the seat inside the wall (assuming this is a through wall spigot)... Depending on the application, there's probably something else more suited if it isn't. Post the actual application and undoubtedly get more specific responses... |
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"William W. Plummer" wrote in message news:NV_xd.689425$mD.683907@attbi_s02... I have replaced a shutoff valve several times. I like the globe valves with a handle that only has to go 90-degrees from full off to full on. However, on very cold nights they seem to crack and a small leak results. Is there a special valve for use in freezing environments or am I just unlucky? You need to insulate the pipe or use a pipe warmer. You might also build a little dog house around the pipe. -- Roger Shoaf About the time I had mastered getting the toothpaste back in the tube, then they come up with this striped stuff. |
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