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    janet martinez Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 27, 2009, 11:18 AM
    Leak from the tour off valve on toilet
    Our bathroom is right the wall in my room, and we noticed a funny smell, then I realized that the turn off valve is leaking whether its on or off what should we do? Its already starting to warp the floor boards in the bathroom and in my room.:eek::eek: help!
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    Apr 27, 2009, 11:47 AM

    Is it leaking on the handle? Below it? Above it?

    Is the line that connects to the valve (Before the valve) copper? Or is it threaded? Try tightening the nuts.

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    Apr 27, 2009, 12:24 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by janet martinez View Post
    Our bathroom is right the wall in my room, and we noticed a funny smell, then I realized that the turn off valve is leaking wether its on or off what should we do? Its already starting to warp the floor boards in the bathroom and in my room.:eek::eek: help!
    Your angle stop has three nuts.(see image) Which nut is leaking?
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