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Old 12-11-2023, 11:23 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?
Just had all of mine replaced today by Mike Scott Plumbing. Found one of the push/pull valves leaking; replaced it with 1/4 turn valves.
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