Hello,

I'm new to this site.
My question is that I'm trying to replace the water shut off valve in bathroom sink.
It has a compression fitting, but the "nut" is frozen...
Does anyone have any suggestion on how to break the "nut" loose?


Thanks,
Keagan

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Originally Posted by bdshields

Hello,

I'm new to this site.
My question is that I'm trying to replace the water shut off valve in bathroom sink.
It has a compression fitting, but the "nut" is frozen.........
Does anyone have any suggestion on how to break the "nut" loose?


Thanks,
Keagan

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If your stop looks like this one,(see image) put a wrench on the stop to keep it from turning and another on the compression nut and back it out counter clockwise. NOTE: If you['re replacing it you don't have to replace the old nut and ferrule. Simply reuse them. Good luck, Tom

I am nearly certain that there is a place to put a wrench on the body of the valve to hold it. But if there isn't, grab it with a large pair of channel lock pliers and hold it so you can turn the nut with a wrench. Don't worry about damaging it, you are replacing it anyway. You might even be able to hold it with a pipe wrench. If you absolutely cannot remove it, is there enough room to cut the pipe behind it and still be able to attach a new one. There is a push fitting made for copper that requires no soldering. I think it's called "Gator Grip". If you must cut the pipe, maybe you can install a fitting and attach a new valve. Good luck with it.

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There is a push fitting made for copper that requires no soldering. I think it's called "Gator Grip".

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LOL! Close westnlasbut no cirgar for you. It's "SHARKBITE" (see image) But you were bang on about removing the angle stop and the "no-solder" fittings. Regards, Tom

Thanks for setting me straight. I knew I saw them someplace and even read a bit about them. I am getting a good laugh at myself for getting the name wrong though. Maybe "Gator Grip" was a Florida football term? Ther's so much going on in retirement, I can't keep track. LOL

I don't think that you would need a shrkbite coupling, just follow Tom's instruction, Thanks.
John

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