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  2. Home inspection checklist for buyers: What to know - AOL

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    Sink, faucet and sprayer Shut-off valves Built-in appliances. Visible plumbing under sink Any and all fixtures Tub Shower, shower head and caulking Sink and faucet Ceiling Exhaust fan Toilet.

  3. Isolation valve - Wikipedia

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    These valves are normally left open so that the user can control the flow of water with the spigot above the sink, and does not need to reach under the counter to start or stop the water flow. However, if the spigot needs to be replaced (i.e. maintenance needs to take place on the system), the isolation valves are shut to stop the flow of water ...

  4. Tap (valve) - Wikipedia

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    A single temperature tap is commonly found in a commercial or public restroom where the temperature of the water will be controlled by a separate temperature regulating valve that mixes hot and cold water. The regulating valve may be under the handwashing sink or in a separate mechanical room or service closet.

  5. Piping and plumbing fitting - Wikipedia

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    These compression connections on water shutoff valves under a kitchen sink show evidence of slow seepage (greenish deposits). Valves stop (or regulate) the flow of liquids or gases. They are categorized by application, such as isolation, throttling, and non-return.

  6. 8 Ways to Winter-Proof Your Home and Your Energy Bill - AOL

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    7. Find where your main water shut-off is. If you don't know where this is in your home, now is the time to find it. It looks like a garden tap, or it could be a lever and is usually found under ...

  7. Atmospheric vacuum breaker - Wikipedia

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    Inside this elbow is a poppet valve that is held "up" by the water pressure found in the system, closing the air entrance to the device. If the pressure in the "upstream side" is reduced to atmospheric pressure or below, the poppet valve drops and allows air to enter the system, breaking the siphon. [1]

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