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Old 11-21-2023, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by eeroger View Post
Plumbers told us to turn the water back on very slowly. Maybe 1/4 turn at a time. Wait 30 seconds for each turn. This alleviates the pressure. Otherwise, the first stream of water at an elbow joint (usually utility sink) is like hitting a brick wall, which can damage the joint and cause a leak.
Just open a house faucet before opening the shut off valve.