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    DIYinSeattle Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 10, 2007, 11:50 PM
    Toilet water inlet leaks
    The 18" brass tubing on the water inlet has a crack right at the angle stop. Big crack, big leak when the valve is open (no leak when the valve is closed). Can this tube be replaced without solder/welding? This home was built 14 years ago (fixture age). I've heard speedball say there should be a compression nut at the angle stop but I do not see a nut where the tube enters the angle stop. Is is possible that the tube has a different attachment mechanism? How can I miss a coupling nut - the photos I've seen make it obvious and this angle stop looks like those except for the tube fitting.

    Secondly, at the toilet tank end of the tube, the coupling nut was separated from the tube when my wife was toying with white/plastic outer nut (probably when the tube was cracked). The coupling nut has a thick internal rubber gasket - does this simply slide/screw over the brass tubing or do I need a new gasket / coupling nut once it has been removed?

    Thanks in advance
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    Jan 11, 2007, 09:21 AM
    If your angle stop looks like this then all you need to do is replace the 1/4" chrome tube. Just take the old one nin and ask for a replacement and a 1/4" feral. You will also need a set of tubing cutters to9 cut the supply to size. Good luck, Tom
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    Jan 12, 2007, 12:14 AM
    This looks just as you described and not like my angle stop - the compression nut is obvious here. Is it possible that mine does not have a compression nut?
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    Jan 12, 2007, 08:14 AM
    Can you tell me how the supply tube's secured to the valve? They do make a solder on angle stop that does not have a compression nut also one that threads on to a galvanized stub-out. If this were my call I would remove everything back to the stub-out and do everything over. Regards, Tom
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    Jan 12, 2007, 02:49 PM
    They also have flexible (braided) connectors for this purpose that you just attach at each end. They are much easier to use than traditional compression fittings. Not as elegant in appearance, but much simpler for a DIYer not experienced in plumbing.
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