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    Nov 9, 2013, 10:15 PM
    Quest cold water shutoff valve for washer
    Switched out washing machines and when I turned the cold water back on the valve started leaking. It has Quest on the handle, so I'm assuming I will have to replace with same. Does anyone know if this gets more involved than just shutting the water off and using some wrench's to replace the part? I hate plumbing and it hates me!
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    Nov 9, 2013, 10:34 PM
    Is it a compression fitting or pipe thread?
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    Nov 10, 2013, 08:47 AM
    Hi Sduggins

    Where is it leaking from? If it is leaking at the nut behind the handle then that is a packing nut and it can be tightened a bit to stop the leak (designed that way)...;)

    Good luck!

    Mark
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    Nov 11, 2013, 09:09 AM
    Hey there, thanks for the prompt replies! It is leaking from just under the handle, where the little screw holds the handle on. And I think it is a compression fitting? I took a picture but don't know how to upload it here.
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    Nov 11, 2013, 09:14 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by massplumber2008 View Post
    Hi Sduggins

    Where is it leaking from? If it is leaking at the nut behind the handle then that is a packing nut and it can be tightened a bit to stop the leak (designed that way)...;)

    Good luck!

    Mark
    Hi Mark, thank you for the quick reply. It is leaking from just under the handle, where the screw holds the handle on. And I think it is a compression fitting, I took a picture but don't know how to upload it here. So I can tighten the screw? Doesn't that just hold the handle on?
    Appreciate any insight you can give!
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    Nov 11, 2013, 09:16 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ma0641 View Post
    Is it a compression fitting or pipe thread?
    Thank you for the quick reply. I think it is a compression fitting. I took a picture of it but don't know how to upload it here.
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    Nov 12, 2013, 06:28 AM
    So I can tighten the screw
    I didn't say anything about tightening the screw...

    I said to tighten the PACKING NUT behind the handle... turn about 1/8th turn and should fix the issue. Reread my original post...

    Mark
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    Nov 14, 2013, 09:55 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by massplumber2008 View Post
    I didn't say anything about tightening the screw...

    I said to tighten the PACKING NUT behind the handle... turn about 1/8th turn and should fix the issue. Reread my original post...

    Mark
    Hi, I finally screwed up my courage and tightened the PACKING NUT just like you said and it quit leaking! Thank you so much for the direction! You are wonderful!

    Stacey
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    Nov 14, 2013, 04:04 PM
    Good for you! Thank you for taking the time to update me!
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