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    Oct 15, 2006, 09:44 AM
    Leaking Shut off Valve-How do I repair it?
    Went to fix a leaking sink in my bathroom. Turn off the water shut off valve in the basement when I went to turn the water back on (fix the leaky sink)the shut off valve will not stop leaking. How do I repair it?:confused:
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    Oct 15, 2006, 10:09 AM
    If it's leaking from the stem, turn the valve on a bit and snug up the bonnet packing nut, located just below the handle, until the leak stops. Stop tightening when the leak stops. Good luck. Tom
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    Jun 1, 2008, 08:01 AM
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    Great thank you
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