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Recent Examples of petcockHeat at the highest setting until steam flows freely from the open petcock or vent port.—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023 Then place the weight on the vent port or close the petcock.—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023 Leave weight off the vent port or open the petcock.—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
These include a high-capacity inner camshaft bearing and valve lifters, high-performance valve springs, and a high-volume oil pump.
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New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2025
Not only does an exhaust valve open to wake up the engine’s full voice, the long, silky power delivery is able to unfurl in a delicious crescendo of thrust and sound that peaks at 9,500 rpm.
Clean aerators and screens and reattach to faucets, shower heads and fixtures.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Excess sediment in the water heater can slow the flow of water, reducing the water pressure to the hot water faucets, showerheads, and water-using appliances.
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Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
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