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Originally Posted by Wormius
I have these leaking valves for my front and backyard faucets. For about a month after I turn the water off, if I don't set the knobs in exactly the right position they leak and leak. I am going to replace them, but wondering about whether I really need separate shut offs for the front and back faucets? Is there generally a good reason to have both? If there was a problem I think turning both off with one valve would be okay. I can't see turning the reason for controlling them separately. Is there something I am missing?
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If I was replacing them I would replace them with a Sillcock (Non-Free Hose Bibb) then have one ball valve with a bleeder at the take off near your master shutoff valve/water meter. The bleeder is not essentially needed for winterizing, but is there if you ever needed it for drain down. This way you don't need to drain down the lines in the fall. Just disconnect your exterior hoses connected to the hose bibs and voila you're done. You don't even need to shut the ball valve off inside this way. But it doesn't accomplish what Ducay suggested about one being out of commission under repair and you need to use the other one as you'll have the valve shut off to do the repair. But you can turn just one on for quick use if needed and it doesn't effect the other.
In terms of having a shut off valve for each line, keep in mind that if you have a finished basement or planning to down the line with a drywall ceiling, you need access to these valves and sometimes there not in the best or most appealing spot for looks. Just something to think about.
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