An inspector observes that a home's main water shutoff valve is a gate valve rather than a ball valve. Why might this be noted as a concern?
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A
Gate valves are too large for residential use
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B
Gate valves can fail to fully close after years of disuse, making them unreliable in an emergency
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C
Gate valves require annual lubrication
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D
Gate valves are incompatible with copper pipe