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  • May 16, 2009, 11:35 AM
    vtmom
    How do I get an undersink shut off valve unstuck?
    Hi, I am trying to repair a leaking bathroom faucet. Unfortunately I haven't gotten very far. The shut off valve for the water supply to the faucet under the sink seems to be frozen/stuck in place. I can't get it to budge. I'm afraid to do too much banging for fear that I'll break something. Any tricks to getting this unstuck? Obviously we haven't turned it off or on in a ling time. It has an egg shaped knob that is supposed to turn, that's the part that is stuck.

    Thank you!:D
  • May 16, 2009, 12:07 PM
    speedball1
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    Loosen the bonnet packing nut a tad and put a set of pliers on the handle and put pressure on it to turn clockwise. If you get a leak past the stem simply snug the bonnet packing nut up until it stops. Good luck, Tom
  • May 16, 2009, 12:32 PM
    Milo Dolezal

    ... or take pliers, grab the handle sideways and twist it. All you need is to break the grip. After that, you will be able to turn it by hand.
  • May 17, 2009, 02:53 PM
    vtmom
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by speedball1 View Post
    Loosen the bonnet packing nut a tad and put a set of pliers on the handle and put pressure on it to turn clockwise. If you get a leak past the stem simply snug the bonnet packing nut up until it stops. Good luck, Tom

    :)
    Thank you I don't see anyway to rate the answer or any scales. Sorry, it did help!:)

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