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Greetings Folks. I'm a DIY guy who needs to replace a couple faulty ball valves. I've never done this job. The valves are brass Legend brand, model T-1000, attached to half inch PVC pipes. The pipes are hot and cold water for my bathtub. See photos. I'd like to buy replacement valves and have...

Hi, I called my gardener when one of the valves in the front yard started leaking. He replaced the top part with Superior brand, and charged $150. I’m not handy, so I can’t do this myself. I’m in Los Angeles. Does that price seem reasonable? Thanks in advance, Bonnie

Hi all, Some years ago I installed a brass valve on a hot water pipe just after the heater. It's developed a lot of corrosion - see pic. Almost certain I was told by the vendor that brass to copper was ok. Anyway, I'll replace the valve. Should I install a dielectric union to prevent this...

Hello all! Amateur question: What are these? I have a boiler heating system, and these are at the front end of two of my heating water loops. It looks like a brass valve, but there's no handle. As you can see, there is a screwdriver-turned bolt. Is this correct? Or is the nuts-looking...

Beware before you buy this Kohler Brass Revival bath faucet(KOHLER K-16100-4-PB Revival Centerset Lavatory Faucet). I bought this faucet when I had my house built. It has a 'lifetime warranty'. However this over $700 retail product has been rusting from the underside creating rust stains that...