After everything’s primed, Trethewey uses PVC cement to join the pipe assemblies together, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

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The automatic shutoff valve has both a power cord for the wall socket and its own receptacle on the front face. When Trethewey plugs the washer’s power cord into the valve, it ties the valve’s position to the washer’s power draw. A light on the valve lets him know the valve is ready to work.

The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare .45 Colt (LC Long Colt) vs .500 S&W Magnum ammo rounds. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet weight, or jacketing type. As such, the following is for comparative information purposes only and should not be used to make precise predictions of the trajectory, performance, or true ballistics of any particular .45 Colt (LC Long Colt) or .500 S&W Magnum rounds for hunting, target shooting, plinking, or any other usage. The decision for which round is better for a given application should be made with complete information, and this article simply serves as a comparative guide, not the final say. For more detailed ballistics information please refer to the exact round in question or contact the manufacturer for the pertinent information. True .45 Colt (LC Long Colt) and .500 S&W Magnum ballistics information can vary widely from the displayed information, and it is important to understand that the particular characteristics of a given round can make a substantive difference in its true performance.

Trethewey can now hold the valve assembly against the wall and mark where to cut the straight piping so the valve fits just outside the outlet box.

Incorporating these precautions can prevent any accidents or damage during installation. It’s also beneficial to inform anyone in the household about the ongoing work to avoid disturbances.

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The automatic valve Trethewey uses has a leak sensor that goes on the floor behind the washing machine to detect moisture. He plugs it into a designated port and places the sensor in a strategic spot, close enough to detect even minimal water presence.

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Automatic shutoff valves can be bulky, so they commonly have space for fasteners. Trethewey makes two marks on the wall over the outlet box, predrills the holes, inserts hollow-wall anchors, and attaches mounting screws to secure the valve assembly in place.

Finally, Trethewey reopens the water supply and starts a test cycle for the washer. A light on the valve indicates that the washer is on. If the pressure on the hoses releases when he pauses the fill, the installation is complete.

Many automatic shutoff valves come in a kit that can connect to the existing valve with adapters. Trethewey temporarily installs the brass adapters on the existing shutoff valves and inserts 1/2-inch PVC piping into the ball swivels inside the adapters. Then, he attaches 1/2-inch PVC elbows to the brass connections on the underside of the automatic shutoff valve.

As illustrated in the chart, .45 Colt (LC Long Colt) rounds - on average - achieve a velocity of about 1050 feet per second (fps) while .500 S&W Magnum rounds travel at a velocity of 1700 fps. To put this into perspective, a Boeing 737 commercial airliner travels at a cruising speed of 600 mph, or 880 fps. That is to say, .45 Colt (LC Long Colt) bullets travel 1.2 times the speed of a 737 airplane at cruising speed, while .500 S&W Magnum bullets travel 1.9 times that same speed.

Furthermore, the muzzle energy of a .45 Colt (LC Long Colt) round averages out to 500 ft-lb, while a .500 S&W Magnum round averages out to about 2300 ft-lb. One way to think about this is as such: a foot-pound is a unit of energy equal to the amount of energy required to raise a weight of one pound a distance of one foot. So a .45 Colt (LC Long Colt) round exits the barrel with kinetic energy equal to the energy required for linear vertical displacement of 500 pounds through a one foot distance, while a .500 S&W Magnum round exiting the barrel has energy equal to the amount required to displace 2300 pounds over the same one foot distance. As a rule of thumb, when it comes to hunting, muzzle energy is what many hunters look at when deciding on what caliber of firearm / ammunition to select. Generally speaking, the higher the muzzle energy, the higher the stopping power. Again, the above is for comparative information purposes only, and you should consult the exact ballistics for the particular .45 Colt (LC Long Colt) or .500 S&W Magnum cartridge you're looking at purchasing.

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First, Trethewey closes the hot and cold water shutoff valves that supply water to the washer and disconnects the supply hoses from the valves with pliers. It’s best to have a rag ready so you can catch any water that spills from the hoses.

An automatic washing machine shutoff valve gives you an extra layer of protection against flooding and water damage. It detects when you’re actively washing clothes and only allows water to flow when the washer has a cycle running. Modern versions of the device can even detect leaks and shut off the water supply in advance. In the above video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install one for added peace of mind—and potentially even lower insurance premiums. Learn more in our guide below.

Once Trethewey has the measurements and marks he needs, he uses a tubing cutter to trim the pipes to the correct length. Then, he cleans the cut ends and the inside of the elbows with PVC primer.

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Now, it’s time to put the hoses back on. Trethewey uses pliers to tighten the two brass adapters, then reattaches the hot and cold water supply hoses to the threaded connections on the automatic shutoff valve.