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Old 10-15-2023, 06:03 AM
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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?
I have a 2006 home. I had counter tops in my house replaced. Everyone the plumber attempted to shut off, leaked after he turned them back on. They all had to be replaced. Now I just turn off the main to do any and all plumbing. No more leaks after plumbing work.