One potential problem when repairing a water shut-off valve leak is that the pressure you put on the packing nut to turn it can cause leaks in other parts of the valve or in the pipe connections.

Q: I was going to replace my bathroom faucet, but when I tried to turn off the water under the sink, the valve started leaking and it won’t stop. I’ve postponed the faucet replacement until I can ...

It can either be stiff and unable to close properly (which means you can't shut if off when working on the corresponding faucet), or it might leak water. If you're not sure whether or not the valve is ...

Company: Sporlan Division, Parker Hannifin Corp. Product: Solenoid Shut-Off Valve and Check Shut-Off Valves, Type SSOV and CSOV Description: When flammable refrigerants are used in a refrigeration ...

IOWA’S NEWS LEADER. SOME FOLKS IN AMES WILL HAVE THEIR WATER SHUT OFF TONIGHT SO CREWS CAN MAKE REPAIRS. A LEAKING WATER VALVE IS BEING FIXED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH DUFF AVENUE AND CRYSTAL ...