TerryinCO
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I tried to replace my basement bathroom shut off valve last night. It's a copper pipe coming out of the wall, not the floor. I got a compression fit shut off valve exactly like the one that I'm replacing. I also used a standard amount of joint compound to help the seal.
I got the new one on, but noticed that there is a small leak. The compression ring seemed to fit nicely when I was installing it. The leak consists of one drip about every 1/2 hour to an hour.
I've read that I can let this go and the drip may eventually stop. So do you think I should monitor it tonight and see what happens or should I just start over from scratch?
If I do start over and replace it again, any suggestions on how to do this easily?
Thanks so much!!!!
I got the new one on, but noticed that there is a small leak. The compression ring seemed to fit nicely when I was installing it. The leak consists of one drip about every 1/2 hour to an hour.
I've read that I can let this go and the drip may eventually stop. So do you think I should monitor it tonight and see what happens or should I just start over from scratch?
If I do start over and replace it again, any suggestions on how to do this easily?
Thanks so much!!!!