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shut-off valves for both hot & cold water lines

spanish lavender

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Hi,

I am at planning stage of buying a Schult Palmer. Does anyone here have experience with this model?

Some book published in 2009 suggests MH should come with shut-off valves for both hot & cold water lines under sink and washbasins. I have zero knowledge of plumbing, but I thought I saw only one valve under the kitchen sink of the display home they showed me. Is the two valves thing still true today? Should I ask for one more valve for each sink & washbasin?

Thanks.

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7 years ago

Yes. You can ask for anything you want. You should have shut off valves for both hot and cold water under all your sinks as well as the laundry area if you have one.

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spanish lavender
Original Author
7 years ago
I appreciate
your response Christopher.

This is the
first time we buy a manufactured home. We don’t need anything fancy, just
reasonably durable and easy to maintain.

I’ve been
reading MH forums; some suggest a well-built home need :

2x6 exterior
walls,

2x8 or 2x10 floor
joist,

2x4 internal
wall,

OSB wrapped,

2x construction,
low energy thermopane window.

We’ve
briefly talked to a salesperson, he emailed us a quote/confirmation sheet listing
some standard and upgrade options without any structure information.

To get those
info what document should I ask for? Maybe
Owner’s Manual & Warranty?
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