treasure37
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Hi,
I am attempting to replace my countertop and kitchen sink tonight. Under my sink the single hot water valve has 2 outlets on it, 1 to the faucet and 1 to the dishwasher. When I tried to turn off the water it began to leak. I tightened all the connections and tried to turn it off again but the water stays on full to the faucet no matter which way the valve handle is turned.
Could this be a defective valve? A buildup? Installed incorrectly? The valve is one of the standard chrome ones and I believe it's about 10 years old and we have never had to turn ir off before.
I know I can cut the main water. Remove the valve and replace it with two valves sweated in series to give each applaince its own. But I had hoped to get this project rolling tonight.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Sam
I am attempting to replace my countertop and kitchen sink tonight. Under my sink the single hot water valve has 2 outlets on it, 1 to the faucet and 1 to the dishwasher. When I tried to turn off the water it began to leak. I tightened all the connections and tried to turn it off again but the water stays on full to the faucet no matter which way the valve handle is turned.
Could this be a defective valve? A buildup? Installed incorrectly? The valve is one of the standard chrome ones and I believe it's about 10 years old and we have never had to turn ir off before.
I know I can cut the main water. Remove the valve and replace it with two valves sweated in series to give each applaince its own. But I had hoped to get this project rolling tonight.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Sam