DAvid12846
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I need to replace the packing in a hot water in-line valve (not in a faucet). I've re-packed valves before, but afterwards, when I need to turn valves off, the valves turn very hard. Am I doing something wrong? It seems like the packing is compressed too hard against the stem.
Some of my older valves (1950's) have a conical shaped rubber washer with a metal washer underneath. When I re-pack these types of valves, should I re-pack with a new conical shaped rubber washer or should I use graphite rope? Is there a time to use Teflon rope instead of graphite rope?
David
Some of my older valves (1950's) have a conical shaped rubber washer with a metal washer underneath. When I re-pack these types of valves, should I re-pack with a new conical shaped rubber washer or should I use graphite rope? Is there a time to use Teflon rope instead of graphite rope?
David