Worst water leak ever!

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Two layers of siding to dig through to get to it then on the inside it was a bitch because the dryer vent, electrical and floor joist was in the way. Worst part is it was a home repair so I didn't get paid lol.
The old valve was so old that parts for it didn't exist.

 

[JGalt]

View attachment 518346View attachment 518347

Two layers of siding to dig through to get to it then on the inside it was a bitch because the dryer vent, electrical and floor joist was in the way. Worst part is it was a home repair so I didn't get paid lol.
The old valve was so old that parts for it didn't exist.

Being a home owner too, I feel for ya. Renting sure was a lot easier.

 

[ReinyDays]

Just a couple of nails to pin down a bit of loose siding ... three days later saw the roof framing supported by post and beam and about sixteen feet of wall removed down to the foundation ... so much for an afternoon job ...

What we pros call a "carpenter's nightmare" ...

 

[Moonglow]

That is why I converted to flex tubing with crimp rings...Easier than dealing with the ancient history of domestic plumbing.

 

[flewism]

Our home built in 1990 with copper plumbing and I have modified/ repaired the plumbing repeatedly including the two exterior water bibs.

I now use these "SharkBite fittings that make repair/alterations simple.

sharkbite exterior hose valves - Bing

Intelligent search from Bing makes it easier to quickly find what you’re looking for and rewards you.

www.bing.com

MRO

Faster Repairs, Less Downtime. Minimize costly downtime with faster repairs. No special tools, glue or solder is needed when using SharkBite. Easily work in tight spaces and fittings can be installed in wet lines, reducing lost time waiting for lines to dry. SharkBite universal brass fittings...

www.sharkbite.com

 

[Moonglow]

Our home built in 1990 with copper plumbing and I have modified/ repaired the plumbing repeatedly including the two exterior water bibs.

I now use these "SharkBite fittings that make repair/alterations simple.

sharkbite exterior hose valves - Bing

Intelligent search from Bing makes it easier to quickly find what you’re looking for and rewards you.

www.bing.com

MRO

Faster Repairs, Less Downtime. Minimize costly downtime with faster repairs. No special tools, glue or solder is needed when using SharkBite. Easily work in tight spaces and fittings can be installed in wet lines, reducing lost time waiting for lines to dry. SharkBite universal brass fittings...

www.sharkbite.com

I didn't like the forty five bucks for the crimper but that is life..

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

I didn't like the forty five bucks for the crimper but that is life..

45?
Mine was 170 but it's an entire kit for all sizes. Milwaukee has a battery one for like 1800 I want but it doesn't look practical for tight spots.
Either way my house is all copper and I redid the spout in copper.

 

[Moonglow]

45?
Mine was 170 but it's an entire kit for all sizes. Milwaukee has a battery one for like 1800 I want but it doesn't look practical for tight spots.
Either way my house is all copper and I redid the spout in copper.

Copper is fine if you can get in with the torch for soldering.