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Old compression nut and compression sleeve

Asked Aug 3, 2008, 12:10 PM — 27 Answers
We have a shut off valve with a slow leak, about a teaspoonful every 10 hours. I want to replace the valve but the copper pipe to which it's attached is too short not allowing me to cut off the old compression sleeve.

It's to my understanding that I may use the old compression nut and compression sleeve. If I do this, what are the chances that I will encounter problems? Is there any chance that the new valve (connected with the old compression nut and compression sleeve) will fly off when the water is fully turn on? Any help is appreciate. Sc.

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Aug 3, 2008, 02:26 PM
Where is your leak, normally we use the the old nut and the sleeve, if you really need to replace you have to buy the pullerto remove the nut and the sleeve and use the new ones, see the image, good luck.

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Aug 3, 2008, 02:27 PM
Before removing the angle stop make sure you shut off the water to angle valve, Thanks.

John
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Aug 3, 2008, 02:30 PM


Chances are 50/50 that you will be able to reuse the nut and furrel nut. Or, take it off with wrench as posted by afaroo. Just be careful so you don't damage the pipe during furrel sleeve removal.
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Aug 3, 2008, 02:33 PM
Other suggestion to use a sharkBite coupling, good Luck.

John
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Aug 3, 2008, 03:37 PM
Afaroo and Milo, thank you both very much. The leak seems to come from the handle of the valve.

Any idea whether there's a chance the valve will come loose if I use the old sleeve and nut once the full water pressure is turned on? Thanks again. Sc.
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Aug 3, 2008, 03:42 PM
Hello Samc,

This will from the packing seal of stem, shut off the water to the angle valve, loos the nut, remove the stem and repace the seal, I will personaly recommend to replace the angle valve it is cheap and very easy to replace, see the image, good luck.

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Aug 3, 2008, 03:44 PM
By the way, John, do you know where I can buy a pullerto? Available at Home Depot or Lowe's? Thanks again. Sc.
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Aug 3, 2008, 04:15 PM
You can buy the puller at an plumbing supply, HD and Lowe's per sure, try to replace the compression angle valve with out replacing the nut and the sleeve, Like Milo says chances are 50/50 try it first, good luck,Thanks.

John
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Aug 3, 2008, 04:49 PM
Many thanks, John. Tentatively, I am thinking of buying that tool then try to use the old sleeve and nut. If that fails to work properly I will try to remove the oldies using the tool. Sc.
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