Repair Leaking Globe Valves And Gate Valves

With gate valves and globe plumbing valves, the most common problem is leakage around the stem. To repair, first shut off the water at another valve between the leaking unit and the water source, or at the main house intake. With an adjustable or open-end wrench, loosen the packing nut. Hold a bucket beneath the valve to catch the water remaining in the line, then remove the packing nut. Remove the old packing and wrap new packing around the stem, then replace the packing nut.

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