the first pic is of the 1/2' burst pipe forcing me to do the repair on the valve. If i cannot reuse this little stub, what are my options? Shark bite? Replace with pex of some sort? the current valve is not interior to a wall and easily accessible over time for inspections, etc.ġ. Could i reuse this if i heat and wipe the solder away?ĥ.

the short lower section of pipe under the failing valve has solder dripping all around it. How would I perform the valve install considering the pipes are rigid and fixed in place? I'm looking for the order of steps.Ĥ. I'm probably going to Lowes or HomeDepot for the part.ģ. if i get a new ball valve, what the best recommendation. the old valve is a 1/2 nibco S1-8 gate valve. Any ideas before i just say screw it and put in a new valve?Ģ.

i made it better but its not perfect, so still 'dribbles' a bit when closed. i tried to chip at it to remove and test the valve. the solder is on the top part of the valve. I have soldered pipes before but am not a plumbing professional.ġ. I have been dealing with this forever, but am now getting around to fixing it since the pipe finally burst due to incomplete ability to drain the downstream portion since the gate never fully shut. So, when you shut off the hose bib, it always had a trickle of water come through. gate valve failed because the professional plumber who apparently built the house seated the top 1/2 pipe to the valve with too much solder and it created an imperfect fit between the valve gate and the valve inside seating ring. copper pipe extends to exterior wall in garage. Long Story short: hose bib has internal gate valve shutoff in garage near hot water heater.

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