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    Aug 4, 2008, 06:54 AM
    Sam,

    It sounds like a winer it is exactly what Bob and I want.
    You said the valve is 20 years old it may be of deferent type is it possible if you can post a picture of it,
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    Aug 4, 2008, 05:49 PM
    Sorry John, I don't have the facility to post a photo. Anyway, when I checked the valve a short while ago it stops leaking. Maybe I don't need to do anything after all. Keep in mind that it was a very slow leak to start with. Still I left a container underneath it just in case it leaks again unexpectedly. Thanks. Sc.
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    Aug 4, 2008, 05:53 PM
    Hey Mark, no doubt many participants on this board appreciate the contributions you have made. Thank you. Sc.
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    Aug 4, 2008, 06:15 PM
    Hey Sam:

    Thanks for nice words! We all really enjoy helping!

    That the leak stopped is not that unusual... but still think you should plan on installing a new valve on one of your next long weekends (sorry)... most likely it will leak again.

    Let us know if/when you do... glad to back you up!

    Mark
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    Aug 4, 2008, 10:21 PM
    Sam,

    Good job you got it done, but this a temporary fix, be prepare and buy a new angle vale just in case you need to replace it, let us know if you need any help,Mark is the expert and he is a great help, good luck.

    Regards,
    John
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    Aug 5, 2008, 03:26 PM
    Mark, you're probably right about that it will leak again. I should mention that the leak was precipitated by my turning the valve on and off a couple of times when I changed the toilet tank fill valve which was leaking as opposed it leaked on its own. I will change the valve when I get a chance. Again thanks. Sc.
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    Aug 5, 2008, 03:32 PM
    Sam... happens to me all the time. Rule#1 in my company if you turn it off.. you tighten the packing nut after turning back on!

    Have good day!

    MARK
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    Aug 5, 2008, 03:34 PM
    Sam,

    We have all seen it before,Good Luck.

    John
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