Required tools for this project.
Water shut off under sink leaking.
It is very common for this to happen.
When a drop in pressure is detected an.
It may just be excess water left over remove all the water so it is 100 dry.
Next remove the handle from the stem and then loosen and remove the packing nut.
You usually can do that by unscrewing the compression nut holding it.
Avoid gumming up the inside of the shutoff valve.
A single device is installed on the main water line near the shut off valve.
In this video i will show you in detail the procedure for replacing a bad water supply shut off valve on a cpvc piping system.
If the valve still leaks it s time to replace it.
First shut off the water to the leaking water valve.
If the valve leak persists turn off the main water shutoff valve then disconnect the valve and replace it.
To stop the leak or.
Don t use any pipe dope or plastic tape on the valve stem s threads.
On very old sinks the drain strainer and tailpiece unit on the sink may be worn out.
So to save your valuable time money and water here are a few easy steps to repair a leaking sink shut off valve.
If it is the sink drain opening or the fittings on the drain p trap that are leaking this is also usually a matter of tightening the drain connections.
Reinstall the packing nut tighten lightly with a wrench don t over tighten at this or any other point and reattach the handle.
Although you usually notice faucet leaks above the sink sometimes water can.
Remove the old washer and slide on the new one.
Check the valve very carefully for about.
You can also try turning off water supply to house.
Step 1 tighten the nut and check wrap a masking tape around the jaw of your slip joint pliers to avoid scratching and damaging the soft metal parts of the leaking shut off valve.
Flo by moen monitors changes in your home s water pressure to detect a leak.
Not all leaking under a sink comes from the faucet.
Reassemble the shutoff valve turn the main house valve back on and check for leaks.