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Install Escutcheon and Female Angle Stop

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SUPER EASY REPLACEMENT OF PLASTIC WATER VALVE ON COPPER PIPE!

What happens here

After the soldered joint has cooled, re-install the plastic escutcheon. Since the new male adapter extends further than the original valve, the escutcheon will no longer fit flush against the wall. To adapt it, use a utility knife to cut a slit from the center hole to the edge of the escutcheon. This allows you to slide it around the newly installed male adapter. Next, apply several wraps (3-5) of PTFE thread seal tape (ProSelect brand shown) to the threads of the male adapter, skipping the very first thread to allow for easier starting of the connection. Then, apply a layer of thread sealant (Megaloc brand shown) over the Teflon tape. Finally, thread the female angle stop onto the male adapter and hand-tighten. Use two adjustable wrenches to tighten the angle stop, ensuring it is level and secure. Turn the valve to the 'off' position to indicate completion.

Goal: Complete the installation of the new angle stop valve

Tools and materials

  • Adjustable Wrenches DeWalt — Tightening the female angle stop
  • Female Angle Stop — The new shut-off valve to be installed
  • Plastic Escutcheon — Covering the hole in the wall around the pipe
  • Utility Knife — Cutting the plastic escutcheon
  • PTFE Thread Seal Tape ProSelect — Sealing the threads of the male adapter

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you want to put your cover back on but now it won't fit just take this grab a knife get that popped in place and boom good to rock and roll now you want to take a little teflon tighty when you put this on never do the first thread always give yourself a little bit of edge there and then three four five wraps this stuff is pretty thin take a little mega lock this stuff is great it's a great pipe dope it doesn't get hard it's kevlar woven seals really well and a can of this lasts you a really long time right a little bit of this around the threads take your female style angle stop get that threaded on there get that tightened up make sure it's leveled up get it the way you want it shut her off and you're good to rock and roll this solder repair in my opinion is the best repair you can make when changing one of these out all right folks so we've got this

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