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  1. Plumbing
    I want to install a couple of hose bibs off of my irrigation line and am debating weather I should just use a standard hose bib or install frost free hydrants. My water source is non potable pressurized irrigation water that is only available from the begging if April to the end of September...
  2. Plumbing
    We have a leak from the vacuum breaker, which is so old the set screw is broken off and rusted. I planned on just replacing the hose bibb. But the 3/4" is too loose and the 1" is too big. There are no 7/8" hose bibbs that I can find. Short of having a plumber come over and replace the pipe, any...
  3. Plumbing
    Hi Everyone, I need some advice on dealing with two problem hose bib valves. Valve 1: This is the one pictured with a handle. It is allowing water to pass. Other than that it does not leak. I replaced the washer but it still runs (about 15% flow when closed). Is just replacing the stem a...
  4. Plumbing
    I currently run a four-way hose splitter to run water throughout the areas that I need it. It seems that once a year, I come home to that splitter, regardless if I bought the "heavy-duty" one, having blasted off of the hose bib and water has been running into the yard for hours. I know, turn...
  5. Plumbing
    1. What is the best/correct method for connecting my anti frost hose bib to ProPex Upinor(Wirsbo) Expansion piping. A brass female connector like this? http://www.pexsupply.com/Wirsbo-Uponor-LF4575050-ProPEX-LF-Brass-Female-Threaded-Adapter-1-2-PEX-x-1-2-NPT 2. Are there direct to ProPex...
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