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Old 08-17-2009, 04:49 PM
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sweat joint question regarding shutoffs

I'm installing the sink and toilet in my bathroom rebuild and am wondering, when sweating a shut off to the copper feed pipe(s), should I disassemble the shut off? I'm concerned about hurting seals and non metal parts inside the shutoff

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its always better to dis-assemble the valves. the packing on the movable part is neoprene or plastic and could get deformed.
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I usually just sweat then on in the open position.
However, Lower skill levels mean less heat control and a good chance of overheating.
I'd remove the innards if I were you just to be safe.
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