Plastic valves
One of my valves started to leak when it was about six years old. I noticed a puddle under the valve behind the bathroom toilet. I replaced all of them with 90° metal ball valves. The replacement PVC glue on valves are available at Lowe’s or Home Depot. To get the existing shark bite valve off pull out and turn counterclockwise about 30 times. Remember to pull on the valve every time you turn it. I also replaced all of the feeder lines with braided reinforced lines. Don’t forget to replace the dishwasher and refrigerator push pull Acron valves.
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