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chopper955
08-24-05, 12:53 PM
I just installed a new fill valve assembly to my master bathroom toiletbecause the old one was making those foghorn noises described in the FAQ section.
After reattaching the supply line, I notice 'weeping' around the base of the compression nut at the top of the shut off valve, after an hour or two of infrequent dripping (easily contained by a paper towel) it stopped.
It still looks like it would be best to replace the shut-off valve (it has some corrosion on it and doesn't look good anyway).
The valve looks like it was sweated onto the supply stub . My question is, would a new valve also have to be sweated on or is there a compression valve I could use?
I know I'll have to take a torch to the old valve to remove it but I have greater confidence in my 'taking off 'soldering skills than my 'putting on' soldering skills. :)
Thanks for any advice
After reattaching the supply line, I notice 'weeping' around the base of the compression nut at the top of the shut off valve, after an hour or two of infrequent dripping (easily contained by a paper towel) it stopped.
It still looks like it would be best to replace the shut-off valve (it has some corrosion on it and doesn't look good anyway).
The valve looks like it was sweated onto the supply stub . My question is, would a new valve also have to be sweated on or is there a compression valve I could use?
I know I'll have to take a torch to the old valve to remove it but I have greater confidence in my 'taking off 'soldering skills than my 'putting on' soldering skills. :)
Thanks for any advice
majakdragon
08-24-05, 03:34 PM
Welcome to the DIY Forums.
Could be a couple different things. When you re-installed the supply tube, it may not be in the same position or may be a bit crooked. You can try a couple wraps of teflon tape to the threads. Pipe dopes are lubricants, not leak preventers. They allow the threaded parts to go on farther and smoother.
I have included a link with proper procedures for sweating copper. It even has some animated parts. Good luck.
http://www.doityourself.com/baths/h2handlecopper.htm
Could be a couple different things. When you re-installed the supply tube, it may not be in the same position or may be a bit crooked. You can try a couple wraps of teflon tape to the threads. Pipe dopes are lubricants, not leak preventers. They allow the threaded parts to go on farther and smoother.
I have included a link with proper procedures for sweating copper. It even has some animated parts. Good luck.
http://www.doityourself.com/baths/h2handlecopper.htm