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    vpatui Posts: 10, Reputation: 0
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    Nov 17, 2006, 03:07 PM
    Plastic angle valve on copper - What is it?
    In my bathroom the copper stub out is connected to a plastic fitting which has a braided supply line fixed to it. Where the shut-off knob would normally be there is a circular piece of plastic which turns freely. Is this some type of quick connect fitting?

    I think I have a leak at the copper-PVC union. How do you repair this?

    See attached image.

    Thanks!
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    Nov 17, 2006, 04:15 PM
    This is a nylon angle stop. The "circular piece of plastic" is a handle and if you tighten the screw it should work. The copper stub-out has a 1/2" male adapter soldered on the end. The angle stop simply threads on. If you have a leak shut the water off and give it another turn. If It were in my house I would replace it with a female threaded brass angle stop. Don't forget to teflon the threads if you decide to change it out. Good luck, Tom
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    Jan 24, 2016, 03:07 AM
    This is not a threaded nylon stop. It is a push to connect with a push/pull button to turn water on and off.
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    Jan 24, 2016, 12:28 PM
    Hello Harley521,

    Welcome to this wonderful website you responded to a more than 10 years old thread when you respond always check the date in top left corner, Thanks.

    John
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    Apr 12, 2016, 11:38 AM
    I have the same valve. I want to know from someone who has knowledge, can you fix the push button without having to replace the whole valve? I push it in but it shuts right off. Like the push button is woren out or something. Just wanted to know can you just replace that or do I have to tighten up the screw more?
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    Apr 12, 2016, 01:36 PM
    Hello Rochead,

    I don't think you can repair it would suggest to replace It with a shark-bite angle valve, open the links below to learn how to replace it, Thanks.

    John

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9a25fDMeCQ

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZflxZ514HM
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    Apr 12, 2016, 03:36 PM
    this is a 10 years old thread, Rochead40. Start your new thread.

    As per John: you have to replace the whole thing. It is relatively inexpensive and easy to do. Watch John's videos

    Good luck

    Milo
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