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    tony siano Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 10, 2007, 11:30 AM
    Shut off valve
    Shut off valve leaking
    How to repair
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    Sep 10, 2007, 11:33 AM
    What type of valve and whereis it leaking from?
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    Sep 10, 2007, 12:45 PM
    Leak is from nut
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    Sep 10, 2007, 12:54 PM
    Open the valve a quarter turn and snug the nut up until it stops leaking. Do not overtighten. Good luck, Tom

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