tomtheelder2020
Well-Known Member
How do I cap a 3/8 compression outlet from angle stop to a toilet? I searched my local hardware store without finding any kind of cap that will fit the angle stop thread. I expect this is simple for someone who knows what they are doing. Thanks. [explanation for capping is below]
The angle stop will not shut off completely and work on the toilet will likely take longer than acceptable to turn off water to house. I would replace it but the supply pipe extends about 3 inches from the wall and is covered by a decorative metal sleeve that turns freely and I don't want to chance the supply coming loose in the wall if I try to unscrew the angle stop. The options for replacing the angle stop (1: crushing the sleeve tightly enough that the supply pipe won't turn; 2: cutting off the sleeve) sound like a lot more effort and more uncertainty than just capping the angle stop.
The angle stop will not shut off completely and work on the toilet will likely take longer than acceptable to turn off water to house. I would replace it but the supply pipe extends about 3 inches from the wall and is covered by a decorative metal sleeve that turns freely and I don't want to chance the supply coming loose in the wall if I try to unscrew the angle stop. The options for replacing the angle stop (1: crushing the sleeve tightly enough that the supply pipe won't turn; 2: cutting off the sleeve) sound like a lot more effort and more uncertainty than just capping the angle stop.
