Faucet replacement

[JRobyn]

Ideally, you'd want to heat the drop elbow enough to expand the metal but not enough to melt the solder. You could use a fresh piece of solder on the existing sweat joint to evaluate when you're getting close. When you DO get close, a cold, wet cloth on the valve body will quickly cool it relative to the elbow.

I'd be surprised if that valve can't be disassembled somehow. They had to assemble it somehow when it was manufactured.

 

[Xfaxman]

No, there is no way to repair the faucet. Handle isn't removable. ----------------

I have never seen one with a handle that isn't removable.

Can you post some pictures?

 

[rekees4300]

I have never seen one with a handle that isn't removable.

Can you post some pictures?

Okay here are some pics. The handle is removable but the stem isn't. The stem rotates 1/4 turn but that's it. It will not unscrew or pull out. FYI the stem is the location of the leak.

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[ultrarunner]

When I'm working with copper/brass my go to wrenches are flare wrenches because they will not round off the corners like an open end wrench.

I would still try a little heat if I could do it safely...

 

[cat fever]

Okay here are some pics. The handle is removable but the stem isn't. The stem rotates 1/4 turn but that's it. It will not unscrew or pull out. FYI the stem is the location of the leak.

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Seeing the pictures; use bigger wrenches, don't just wrench on the valve. Make sure you put a wrench on the 90.

Also it would not be that big of deal to sweat that off and just sweat on a new drop eared 90.

 

[newbury]

Seeing the pictures; use bigger wrenches, don't just wrench on the valve. Make sure you put a wrench on the 90.

Also it would not be that big of deal to sweat that off and just sweat on a new drop eared 90.

Or cut it above the 90 and put on a push to connect (sharkbite or whatever).

No sweat

I know a lot of people swear at push-to-connect fittings but this is right out in the open so you could easily monitor it.

 

[Billrog]

That valve comes apart right behind the stem take it apart and see if you can fix it .

 

[rekees4300]

That valve comes apart right behind the stem take it apart and see if you can fix it .

I tried that but it wouldn't budge.

 

[Cramby]

I believe it to be a ball valve. I sell lots just like it. Thats why you can only turn it 1/4 turn. No repair replace. Sharkbite push fittings work great, Aftermarket push fittings not so much.

 

[rekees4300]

Or cut it above the 90 and put on a push to connect (sharkbite or whatever).

No sweat

I know a lot of people swear at push-to-connect fittings but this is right out in the open so you could easily monitor it.

I believe it to be a ball valve. I sell lots just like it. Thats why you can only turn it 1/4 turn. No repair replace. Sharkbite push fittings work great, Aftermarket push fittings not so much.

I like the way you guys think. :thumbsup: Soldering isn't my forte. I've ordered a Sharkbite elbow and new ball valve faucet from Amazon. Should be delivered this week. The faucet is in a shed with concrete floor and drain. Even if the Sharkbite failed the damage would be minimal.