Old compression nut and compression sleeve
We have a shut off valve with a slow leak, about a teaspoonful every 10 hours. I want to replace the valve but the copper pipe to which it's attached is too short not allowing me to cut off the old compression sleeve.
It's to my understanding that I may use the old compression nut and compression sleeve. If I do this, what are the chances that I will encounter problems? Is there any chance that the new valve (connected with the old compression nut and compression sleeve) will fly off when the water is fully turn on? Any help is appreciate. Sc.