solder

Well there were 4 leaky valves and the ball type shut off could not be fixed. So I had to remove it and solder in a new one. After draining the water heater and moving it to get to the main shut off GRR, I learned a couple things - like never heat up a pipe with valves closed. It seems the expanding air needs some where to go. What a noise that made when you blow up a 3/4 inch piece of pipe. I ran for cover I had no clue what happened. Well I will never do that again. I must have done a good job because it has not leaked yet! The other 3 just got new O rings but need to be replaced. That's another day though. Now lets go UCLA!!!!!