cheech
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I just bought a house, built circa '70s and shut off the main water shutoff valve to the house so I could do some repair work inside. When I turned it back on, it now leaks through the stem. Familiar problem I'm sure, since the valve probably had not been touched in awhile.
Do I have to replace the whole valve or is there any hope of just stopping the leak? If so, how do I proceed? The valve itself is obviously an older type, with round handle which turns multiple times before being fully opened or closed. Thanks.
Do I have to replace the whole valve or is there any hope of just stopping the leak? If so, how do I proceed? The valve itself is obviously an older type, with round handle which turns multiple times before being fully opened or closed. Thanks.