I assume this valve is soldered since the threads are on the outside. Why would it be like this? [ibb.co]

That valve has dual connections....it can either be soldered onto 1/2" copper pipe or threaded into 1/2" pipe thread fitting.

Thanks -- I wished they'd used the threaded connection method so it would be easy to change the tap to a lever.

so carefully cut the copper just below the elbows. clean the ends very well and slide on a couple of these. secure to the wall with screws and your done.

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Oh Packy, you have gone to the dark side....

i agree. but we are here to help people with varying degrees of expertise.

and mine is low. Problem is getting the pipe cutter around the pipe. Not much room between pipe and wall. Might have to de-solder (is that even a word) the elbow.

a tool like this ought to work. wedge a shingle down low to force the tubing away from the wall..

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BTW, the term is unsolder

If you have access to a torch, unsolder the valve and either solder on male or female adapter on to the stub, or if the stub isn't long enough for installing a compression bib, unsolder the stub from the elbow and solder in a slightly longer stub and use a compression bib.



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Oscillating tool works great for cutting copper just be sure to clean,deburr and ream the pipe and flush the line before connecting the washing machine hose



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Thanks. You guys are great!

Dab



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