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Old 10-15-2023, 05:22 AM
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Default valves

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Originally Posted by MrLonzo View Post
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I've never seen plumbing fittings like this before (bathroom and kitchen sinks). Are they shutoff valves? If so, how do they work? Or better yet, what is the name of this fitting (so I can Google it)?

A more general question: is there such a thing as a homeowner 'user manual' that would answer questions like this?
try to support the valve when you push or pull if you don't the whole valve will come away from the wall.