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    Kirk Taylor Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 23, 2007, 01:16 PM
    Leaky toilet water supply valve
    The water supply valve on my toilet is leaking right at the knob to turn the water on/off.
    Can I fix this or do I need a plumber?
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    Nov 23, 2007, 05:30 PM
    You can tighted the packing nutthe nut behind the handle
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    Nov 24, 2007, 06:46 AM
    James's correct. The bonnet packing nut's located on the stem just under the handle. Close the valve and open it up a bit until it starts to leak. Now snug up the bonnet packing nut until the leak stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHEN!!
    Good luck, Tom
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