mikejurasw
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Hello!
Here's my question: I was helping a friend with a leaky shut-off valve in their basement (cold supply to upper floors). The house has a lot of age and my suspicion was that the packing was shot/gone. I took the valve out at the bonnet (couldn't get the handle off) and worked on it like that.
But...while I was working I noticed the partner hot-water shut-off had been capped, and I rummaged in the bag for parts just in case my re-packing didn't work. I found a 3/4 galvanized close nipple (I know: don't mix the metals; I was just checking) which was the proper diameter but the threads were less fine and wouldn't match up.
For my future reference, can a pro explain to me the difference I was seeing in the threads between the brass bonnet and the galvanized piece?
Much obliged!
MM
Here's my question: I was helping a friend with a leaky shut-off valve in their basement (cold supply to upper floors). The house has a lot of age and my suspicion was that the packing was shot/gone. I took the valve out at the bonnet (couldn't get the handle off) and worked on it like that.
But...while I was working I noticed the partner hot-water shut-off had been capped, and I rummaged in the bag for parts just in case my re-packing didn't work. I found a 3/4 galvanized close nipple (I know: don't mix the metals; I was just checking) which was the proper diameter but the threads were less fine and wouldn't match up.
For my future reference, can a pro explain to me the difference I was seeing in the threads between the brass bonnet and the galvanized piece?
Much obliged!
MM