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Step 6: Install Ball Valve

Using a wrench install the ball valve. Pay attention to the orientation of the ball valve. The ball valve is installed in such an orientation that the valve will open as the handle is pulled AWAY from the pot.

Tighten securely. Some rotation of the nipple will occure here and that is a good thing. Tighten until the entire assembly feels relatively tight and secure. Remember though that the pot is constructed of aluminum so you will not want to use excessive force. It is easy to strip the threads in the aluminum pot.

 

Then flip over the pot and give it any fine adjustments to make the ball valve handle level with your work surface.
Add the lass fitting, the elbow. No tools are needed for this as it only needs to be hand tightened. Keep the valve handle stable as you install the elbow.
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Do-It-Yourself
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Introduction

1. Drill Pilot Hole

2. Drill Large Hole

3. Tap Hole

4. Prepare Fittings

5. Install Nipple

6. Install Valve

7. Test for Leaks

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