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• Posted in thread: under sink valve shut off is leaking on 01-28-2012 at 06:21 PM
  Thanks so much! The packing nuts were loose on both sides. I tightened them both and then
  realized the nut from the valve to the tube going up to the sink was also leaking. I tightened
  it as well, and...

• Posted in thread: under sink valve shut off is leaking on 01-28-2012 at 04:28 PM
  In the video he took the knob off first. Should I do that? Or can I tighten the packing nut
  without removing the knob?

• Posted in thread: under sink valve shut off is leaking on 01-28-2012 at 03:35 PM
  Both valves under my bathroom sink have started leaking. I have tried tightening the screw, but
  that doesn't help. If I loosen the screw, it sprays even more. If I shut off the whole valve,
  it is just...

• Posted in thread: rookie question about tub/shower repair on 01-16-2012 at 06:04 AM
  I fixed it! :banana:It was actually simple. I disassembled the knob and removed the Delta valve
  stem. The rubber flap had broken off from the stem. I purchased a new stem and installed it
  myself. Ever...

• Posted in thread: rookie question about tub/shower repair on 01-14-2012 at 09:57 AM
  I am fairly new to plumbing repair. I don't know all of the exact terms, so I'll try to
  describe it well. My tub shower has one knob. It's your basic- turn left to turn on and the
  farther you turn it ...