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The nuts and pipe.

In this picture description they called it a coupling. Other website calls it something else.

$14 BK Products 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. Brass Meter Coupling MIP

https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-GIDD...locphy=9002149&hvtargid=pla-350781281885&th=1

 

Can you circle on the picture what item you’re asking about?

 

No laughing at my dumb circle. It is my first time trying to make a circle on a picture.

 

Yup that’s a meter union, usually you have a valve on both sides so it can be removed without draining you’re entire system.

 

I have a shut off valve on both side of the meter. It makes meter replacement of the meter or repairs so much easier.

I have to figure out what the part is call before I start calling for a replacement. I don't want to remove the old part unless I have the new one in hand.

Is there a rubber washer/gasket for the union?

 

Is it leaking or are you trying to get rid of lead parts? Normally they are brass or copper and those are compatible with drinking water and don’t contain lead. Depends on the time frame it might have gasket or just a face that will yield when tightened.

 

It look like all lead pipes were replace but one. It was probably due to not in stock at the time of replacement.

I'm trying to remove all lead pipes. Is lead solder something I should remove?

 

If it is a dielectric union this is the basic breakdown
https://www.plumbingsupply.com/images/di-electric-fitting-fipsxswt-breakdown.jpg

 

This is the closest I can find online to what my coupling look like.



My part is over 30 years old so I don't think they're made the same design.

 

As far as plumbing goes, unions seat metal to metal. No gasket.

 

Your local plumbing supply should have them. Meter couplings.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/JONES-S...t-2-1-2-in-L-with-1-in-NPSM-M20-075/100200104

 

Not true. It depends on the face and application of the union. Beveled faces do not need a gasket and are almost always used in gas supply. Flat faces do need a gasket and are almost always used in water supply. There are exceptions but they are rare.

 

You're correct. My bad.

 

So, I finally got around to draining off the excess water in the pool yesterday. This morning I woke up and the pools over full again. The Korky fill valve didn't even make it a year. Off to HD for a replacement.

 

Looks like a meter coupling.

 

I needed to know what the correct name for this part. I have to call the local plumbing supply store on Monday. If they stock the part I would need to remove the old to match it up.

 

Reading comprehension not your strong point, eh?

 

Hello everyone, first time posting in this group. Last year I bought my grandmother’s house and have slowly been doing a good bit of renovating, as I’ve had time to get up there and do it. Most of this is brand new to me and I’ve already learned a lot along the way. The home was built in 1969, for reference.

On an inspection under the house I saw a small amount of moisture towards the top of the toilet drain pipes. I also know it’s been many years since any plumbing maintenance was done. The tank gasket also had a slow leak so I figured it was a good time to check everything out. Below is what I found.

I know I need a new wax ring but had some questions about the flange. Based on what you see, do you think a flange replacement is necessary? What are the steps or helpful tricks to changing it out?

Another item was replacing the old supply shutoff valve. When I removed it, a fair amount of black gunk was in it and the supply pipe. I scraped a little of it out but there’s more in the pipe. My first thought was rust, but wanted to see what the experts thought. Is this something that should be replaced? In the back of my mind I’ve wondered if it was necessary to repipe the whole house for good measure. All of the original copper is still under there, that I’m aware of.

I appreciate any advice you can offer. I’m trying to learn how to do a lot of things in home repair/maintenance, but also need to know when it’s appropriate to call a professional.