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petcock

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as in valve

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Recent Examples of petcock Heat at the highest setting until steam flows freely from the open petcock or vent port. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023

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The company is replacing the valves in all 12 crew module maneuvering thrusters, along with implementing measures to prevent erosion.

— William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Then a bad valve sent the satellite into a fast spin that disrupted communication.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

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Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
About 70% of that is consumed indoors, covering everything from faucets and showers to toilets and appliances, according to the EPA.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

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