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06-17-2013, 12:12 PM

Wet_Boots started a thread Woodford series 19 and 25 in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I'm going to be replacing a frostproof sillcock, and I was wondering what track record these two Woodford models have. I like the idea of there being...

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06-17-2013, 12:03 PM

Wet_Boots replied to a thread Irritrol 2700 anti-siphon cover issue in Irrigation / Sprinkler Forum

You might post a photo or two of the malfunction. It happens there are two variations of the 2700 series valves. It also happens that the vacuum...

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06-04-2013, 08:07 AM

Wet_Boots replied to a thread Nibco Classic stop valves (modern version) in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Hammers and old plumbing = bad ju-ju

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06-03-2013, 08:32 AM

Wet_Boots replied to a thread Nibco Classic stop valves (modern version) in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

You'll find me next to the guy who believes the tire shop isn't supposed to tighten the lug nuts so much that a guy can't change a flat.

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06-03-2013, 06:56 AM

Wet_Boots replied to a thread Insulate undersized supply pipes to quiet them? in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

You might get better results by way of installing a pressure reducing valve, since lower pressure equals lower flows and quieter plumbing.

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06-02-2013, 03:30 PM

Wet_Boots replied to a thread Nibco Classic stop valves (modern version) in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Hammers didn't even enter into the picture on the old Nibco stops. No extreme force ever needed. Same deal with Lee (Phelps Dodge) stop valves. Nibco...

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06-02-2013, 10:00 AM

Wet_Boots replied to a thread Back flow preventers in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Texas has gotten somewhat strict about sprinkler systems, even to the point of labeling water over-spraying sidewalks a violation. Best to comply...

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06-02-2013, 09:17 AM

Wet_Boots replied to a thread Replacing old galvanized water supply line from meter to entry at house in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I've seen similar construction in some homes in the North Bay area. There may not be any particular need to bring the replacement service line to the...

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06-02-2013, 08:59 AM

Wet_Boots started a thread Nibco Classic stop valves (modern version) in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

yet another Me and My Big Mouth event - a copper line circling an old house has a drain on it, in the form of a stop valve with a bad leak from a...

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06-01-2013, 12:47 PM

Wet_Boots replied to a thread Ball Vs Gate in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

Some of the newer gates I've installed are on their way to failure, so I may end up trying to rescue them. Thank goodness for Knipex pliers, which...

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05-30-2013, 06:23 PM

Wet_Boots replied to a thread Ball Vs Gate in Plumbing Forum Discussion & Blog

I thought I'd revisit this question. Having worked on lawn sprinkler systems that were installed before the advent of ball valves, I deal with gate...

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