I desperately need some pro advice - I have a very unique situation - please read all. Questions: 1 - Will ball valve on sump pump discharge put too much strain and break or shorten lifespan on the unit? 2 - Will ball valve throttle the flow too much for a 1/3 HP pump to get the waste up a...

I have a pipe in the basement with a Gate Valve that isolates the sprinkler system. I just closed it for sprinkler system winterization, and noticed that it is not shutting off 100% the water. I looked at my local Home Depot for a replacement, and all I could find is a ball valve with the same...

Hi Folks, I am attempting to install a water softener. The previous owner cut the copper water supply likes that come from the ball valves flush with valves when he took the water softener (please see attached photos). What are chances of getting the piece of pipe out of the valves without...

OK, Here is another question, man I love this place. I'm building a PVC Ball Valve Manifold 3/4" to control 2 sources of water (Well and Rain water collection system) to three separate destinations. This will allow me to select which destination gets what water source. Here is a photo...

I just replaced my home gas range with a new one. I turned off the (age-old) ball valve, disconnected everything, connected the new flex pipe and turned the ball valve back on - only to find the valve is leaking, but only when turned on. I turned off the valve - no more leak. So I rechecked my...