If you get drips of water coming through your pipes even with the main shutoff valve completely closed, it’s probably time to replace the shutoff with a new ball valve. It’s not complicated ...

However, not all ball valves are designed for repair. In many cases, it’s more practical to replace a worn valve rather than attempt repairs, especially for non-serviceable models. For valves ...

[Derek] sent in this electric ball valve he built for his bio-diesel reactor. If you haven’t checked, the commercial versions are pretty expensive. His solution was to mate a salvaged saturn ...