Some plumbing problems definitely call for pro-grade expertise, but fixing a water shut-off valve leak isn’t one of them.

They should be easy to operate. In order to insure that valves perform up to these expectations, valve manufacturers generally specify or recommend that valves be installed per their instructions. For ...

Some things in life are worth learning before it’s too late—like the locations of your water shutoff valve and your gas shutoff valve. “One of the first things I show homeowners during a plumbing ...

Company: Sporlan Division, Parker Hannifin Corp. Product: Solenoid Shut-Off Valve and Check Shut-Off Valves, Type SSOV and CSOV Description: When flammable refrigerants are used in a refrigeration ...

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