I would think clockwise for off.
What is that patent number -- 8609177, 8609173?
With that type of handle, I think it would turn. My suggestion is to replace it with a 1/4 turn valve. Toilet valves should always be fully turn on, never just part way, so all you really want is off or on anyway.
Why not?With that type of handle, I think it would turn. My suggestion is to replace it with a 1/4 turn valve. Toilet valves should always be fully turn on, never just part way, so all you really want is off or on anyway.
Weird; how could a valve handle spring back to its original position when turned and released?
Why not?
I've seen people suggest to reduce the flow with the valve when the toilet is too noisy or causes water hammer or something like that.
oh... what model of valve is that?I often notice people telling others to partly close the angle stop just as you mentioned. That may solve some problems but not all angle stops are built the same. There are BrassCraft multi-turn angle stops that have a true packing nut and packing. That type of valve could be partly closed and not cause a problem. The type of BrassCraft multi-turn angle stop that I see most often will leak if it is not fully open. This type of valve has two neoprene washers, one on the end of the stem to seal when the valve is closed and another on the back side of the packing nut. There is nothing holding the washer against the packing nut if you do not fully open the valve. If you partially open the valve it is subject to leak around the stem.
oh... what model of valve is that?
But what's the valve that may leak if not fully open?
I base my answer on a supply valve being either fully open or clear off on several sources, on of whom is a guy by the name of Terry Love.
AlGreen
While you're at it, replace the angle stop and supply line too.
The wall flange? yeah, that too.
This is awkward, but...
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