I don't know if I want my home inspector's report to state "idiot crank

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PWR2LZ

"idiot crank handle" needs replacing, just saying :-) Just FYI: The red valve in MP4VT's photo is a globe valve, and your's is ball valve; you're welcome :-). I have a vandal-proof handle that requires a hex key to open & close, I'd post a pic but...lol! ** Edited by PWR2LZ at 1/26/2026, 10:33:39 PM ** Edited by PWR2LZ at 1/26/2026, 10:37:24 PM ** Edited by PWR2LZ at 1/26/2026, 10:44:08 PM

Posted: 01/26/2026 at 10:32 PM ET

(In response to this post by PhotoHokieNC)

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Did I make the correct winter decision? -- Spudnut Jan 26, 2026 at 07:57 PM ET

Spudnut • 01/26/26 07:57 PM ET

I’d pull the cover off once or twice a day and run the water for a few -- Stork Jan 27, 2026 at 03:55 AM ET

Stork • 01/27/26 03:55 AM ET

You're likely ok. I have a styrofoam hood over our -- PhotoHokieNC Jan 26, 2026 at 08:49 PM ET

PhotoHokieNC • 01/26/26 08:49 PM ET

I'm guessing your new construction home has a "frost-proof" hose bibb... -- MP4VT2004 Jan 26, 2026 at 08:55 PM ET

MP4VT2004 • 01/26/26 08:55 PM ET

House built in the 70s. But had -- Spudnut Jan 26, 2026 at 09:42 PM ET

Spudnut • 01/26/26 09:42 PM ET

If you can access the pipe inside the garage to insulate -- RTFC Jan 27, 2026 at 04:58 PM ET

RTFC • 01/27/26 04:58 PM ET

Where on SML? -- Spudnut Jan 28, 2026 at 07:28 AM ET

Spudnut • 01/28/26 07:28 AM ET

Back in cove between R22 and R24 -- RTFC Jan 28, 2026 at 12:18 PM ET

RTFC • 01/28/26 12:18 PM ET

This is ours -** -- PhotoHokieNC Jan 26, 2026 at 09:06 PM ET

PhotoHokieNC • 01/26/26 09:06 PM ET

I don't think that's what we have. I took a bunch of predrywall -- PhotoHokieNC Jan 26, 2026 at 09:01 PM ET

PhotoHokieNC • 01/26/26 09:01 PM ET

I don't know if I want my home inspector's report to state "idiot crank ◄ -- PWR2LZ Jan 26, 2026 at 10:32 PM ET

PWR2LZ • 01/26/26 10:32 PM ET

I knew that.** -- PhotoHokieNC Jan 27, 2026 at 12:48 AM ET

PhotoHokieNC • 01/27/26 12:48 AM ET

Make sure you have a snug cover over it..I've actually wrapped faucet -> -- HOKIERIT Jan 26, 2026 at 08:02 PM ET

HOKIERIT • 01/26/26 08:02 PM ET

I think you nailed it. Those sleet piles should stay... -- MP4VT2004 Jan 26, 2026 at 08:00 PM ET

MP4VT2004 • 01/26/26 08:00 PM ET