It is always better to replace them.
Sink supply valve replacement.
Cut the supply line with a pipe cutter leaving enough room between the escutcheon plate and the cut to allow installation of the valve fitting.
When cutting the supply line cut slowly and gently so.
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As the line fills watch out for leaks.
If this happens to you you can simply replace the valve with a new valve that matches the old one.
Replacing a shut off valve compression valve or angle stop may seem like a daunting task but it really takes less than 5 minutes.
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To remedy this most plumbing pros advise first using a groove joint pliers to tighten the packing nut one eighth turn clockwise photo 1.
Locate the main water supply valve that is usually located under the skin.
Under sink shutoff valves also called fixture shutoffs or stop valves allow you to turn off the water to the sink or other fixture without having to use the home s main shutoff.
Open the faucet to drain the line.
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Replacing a bathroom sink valve is rather easy.
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Shut off the water supply.
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Deburr the pipe with a deburring tool.
Place a bucket under the old valve.
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Move the faucet handle to ensure that the last drops of water are also drained out.
Turn on the water supply to the sink once the valve is back in place and the plumbing has been completely re secured.
Fortunately a bad shut off valve is extremely easy to replace.
Start by wearing plastic gloves.
Occasionally after shutting off a toilet supply valve to replace the tank plumbing parts you may find that the shutoff valve leaks through the packing nut once the valve is opened again.