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    Billaban Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 22, 2014, 11:19 AM
    leaky shut-off value
    Greetings,

    Problem: Leaky toilet supply shut-off valve.

    I shut off the supply to replace the flapper. Since re-opening the shut-off valve it is dripping slightly. My house was built in the 40's. I have been there for almost 20. The valve pre-dates me so it is quite old. It does not leak when completely shut. I went to my local Home Depot to look for a replacement and that section of the store is a complete mess and it didn't look like they had what I needed for replacement, i.e. a 5/8" OD threaded supply right angle 3/8" compression output valve.

    Since it is a modest leak and only leaks when open I'm wondering if simply tightening the value could stop the leak.

    Suggestions?

    Thanks.
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    afaroo Posts: 4,006, Reputation: 251
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    May 22, 2014, 12:09 PM
    See the image below if it is leaking from the packing nut tighten the nut a bit and see if it stops leaking if not let us know where is it leaking from, Thanks.

    John
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    May 25, 2014, 10:45 AM
    Usually, it is the "nut" as shown in John's visual above. Take Channel Locks and give it 1/4 turn. It should stop leaking. Back to you. Milo
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