Should I have this shutoff valve replaced.
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Yes, the valve obviously needs to be replaced. And you have galvanized water pipe that is suspect. As this is a new home for you, a survey of your water supply piping might be a good idea to see what other issues you may be facing in the future. More pictures upstream would help in providing additional guidance/suggestions.
Sorry for the late reply! Here's some more pictures. I'm just a DIY guy. This project is more than likely going to need a plumber. I'm just trying to get a good idea of what I'm looking at. I've replaced pex lines, faucets, ect but nothing to this degree.
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Yes, you have quite a mishmash mix of piping materials there. Some copper screwed into a section of galvanized then back into copper. At some point, you will want to replace all that galvanized pipe. Several of those screwed connections have rust and the condition of the internal pipe is suspect.
There are several electrical wiring concerns in those pictures as well that you may want to look at a little closer. Plumbing leaks, electrical issue can cause fire and even death.
There are several electrical wiring concerns in those pictures as well that you may want to look at a little closer. Plumbing leaks, electrical issue can cause fire and even death.
