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    Jul 27, 2007, 12:44 PM
    Toilet Water supply valve is dripping.
    Can I repair the valve? Or, do I have to replace it? If repair any advice?
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    Jul 28, 2007, 06:22 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by skywallker
    Can I repair the valve? Or, do I have to replace it? If repair any advice?
    If it's leaking from around the stem snug up the packing nut,(see image) until the leak stops. If it's something else please explain in detail. Good luck, Tom
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    Jul 29, 2007, 06:08 PM
    Thank's for your help. I ended up having to replace the whole valve. It turned out to be pretty easy.:)

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