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Repair 18 45.00%
Replace 11 27.50%
Monitor 2 5.00%
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Old 3/3/09, 11:45 PM
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Old guys, repair it, young guys, replace it, realtors, twist it open, twist it shut till it breaks.

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Why?
Because the guy spilled stucco?
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Because the guy spilled stucco?
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Default Re: Repair, Replace, or Monitor

I don't usually use the "repair, replace, or monitor" language. Rather, I usually say it "needs service" or "needs a further evaluation by a specialist". I usually leave the decision about whether a repair or replacement is warranted to a licensed contractor.

In this case, I'd say something like "the valve has corrosion may have sealed itself, but should be evaluated by a licensed plumbing contractor and serviced as deemed necessary."



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LOL that was a trick! quick look i said replace second look clean Mortar off check for leak. Good one
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LOL that was a trick! quick look i said replace second look clean Mortar off check for leak. Good one

It is not Mortar Wayne. Here is hint, I would not even touch that valve unless I had another one with me and a torch nearby.
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Old 3/4/09, 3:30 PM
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Your kidding well replace for sure from the picture it looked like mortar had been dropped on it . If it has been leaking the long it is time to go
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I leave it to the contractor and simply recommend that a qualified plumber be hired to repair or replace, as necessary.



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I used to let those things self heal all the time.
Looks good to me.

Cough cough...of course I was just kidding.
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Hope the ground wire is on both sides
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Did it taste like mold?



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Did it taste like mold?

You would know what Mold tastes like ,wouldn't you Chris
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I don't usually use the "repair, replace, or monitor" language. Rather, I usually say it "needs service" or "needs a further evaluation by a specialist". I usually leave the decision about whether a repair or replacement is warranted to a licensed contractor.

In this case, I'd say something like "the valve has corrosion may have sealed itself, but should be evaluated by a licensed plumbing contractor and serviced as deemed necessary."
Exactly what I would have said...well, pretty close, anyway...or...sort of??

Hmmm, I would have said something like that.



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Default Re: Repair, Replace, or Monitor

"Repair" with close to same verbage as above... even though It's going to evolve into a ball valve if a plumber looks at it..

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