Rood
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So yesterday, a friend of mine broke the handle off on my watts regulator (backflow preventor from what im hearing). The valve is 1-1/4" and is currently stuck between open and closed. I have water in the house but am getting the occasional leak out of the "vent" in the middle section.
So, I've been researching the cost of replacing the whole thing. I found this online...( Watts 0062920 009M2QT 1-1/4" QT on eBay! ) You may need to copy and past the link if it doesn't turn blue for quick open. Its being sold by SimplyPlumbing.com on ebay.
Here are my questions. One, is there nayway to just replace the left ball valve that broke with a new ball valve? I realize the one that broke is actually the one with the gauge thing on top. Second, my dad seems to think if I remove the packing nut thats around the broken rod, I should be able to put vise grips on the rod and turn it all the way open.
Am I looking at substantial fees to fix this? Any help is greatly appreciated. I have a couple friends who say they can sweat pipe, if I find the replacement piece. Here are a couple pictures. I can take more if someone thinks they need to see more.
So, I've been researching the cost of replacing the whole thing. I found this online...( Watts 0062920 009M2QT 1-1/4" QT on eBay! ) You may need to copy and past the link if it doesn't turn blue for quick open. Its being sold by SimplyPlumbing.com on ebay.
Here are my questions. One, is there nayway to just replace the left ball valve that broke with a new ball valve? I realize the one that broke is actually the one with the gauge thing on top. Second, my dad seems to think if I remove the packing nut thats around the broken rod, I should be able to put vise grips on the rod and turn it all the way open.
Am I looking at substantial fees to fix this? Any help is greatly appreciated. I have a couple friends who say they can sweat pipe, if I find the replacement piece. Here are a couple pictures. I can take more if someone thinks they need to see more.
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