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    Main gate valve stem broken in open

    Rebuild is a much better option. Thanks for the suggestion.
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    Main gate valve stem broken in open

    that’s a great idea. Thanks.
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    Main gate valve stem broken in open

    I have access to the city water main. It’s at the curb line. Thanks for your help and confirming my plan.
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    Main gate valve stem broken in open

    Yes it’s the vertical valve. Solder all my electrical connections. Heat from the bottom, solder from the top. Was thinking of using copper sleeves for connectors?
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    Main gate valve stem broken in open

    I’m new to copper pipe plumbing. Need some guidance for the replacement of the main gate valve. If I cut out the pipe and replace with new valve and pipe, should I solder the threaded portion of the pipe where it meets the valve? Can I replace with a ball valve instead of a gate valve...
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