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    Apr 14, 2012, 06:45 AM
    Leaky indoor shut off valve for outdoor spigot
    The shut off valve for the outdoor water spigot is leaking by the nut/neck,not sure what its called. Do I have to replace the whole valve or is there any easier fix. It's a very old shut off valve
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    Apr 14, 2012, 07:27 AM
    That nut is called "
    The Bonnet Packing Nut and this will be the easiest plumbing repair you've ever made. Open the valve a little until the leak starts. Now simply snug up the nut until the leak stops. CAREFUL! Don't over tighten. Stop when the leak stops. Good luck, Tom
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    Apr 14, 2012, 07:49 AM
    Thank you,thank you! It worked! Now I can return th shut off valve & pipe the hardware store told me was the only way to fix it. Thank you again for your help. Gail
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    Apr 14, 2012, 09:50 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by gmwoj View Post
    Thank you,thank you! It worked! Now I can return th shut off valve & pipe the hardware store told me was the only way to fix it. Thank you again for your help. Gail
    You're most welcome. That's why big box guys aren't out there doing plumbing. Cheers, Tom
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