Re: Leaky ball valves

Posted by LonnythePlumber on January 26, 2004 at 13:55:13:
In response to Re: Leaky ball valves
: I just installed a pressure booster (we had 40#, now it's 60#-70#) and all of the sudden all of my ball valves leak (from the stem at the washer/nut joint). It's about a teaspoon per day, so a paper towel under it soaks it, but they shouldn't leak at all... : Any ideas? I don't have them in front of me, but the valves are Apollo International brand with yellow handles...I thought they had the number 600 on them too, but I would need to check them again to be sure. : Thanks, Matt You probably just need to tighten the packing nuts. Remove the handle and tighten the brass nut clockwise. LonnythePlumber

Posted by LonnythePlumber on January 26, 2004 at 13:55:13:

In response to Re: Leaky ball valves

: I just installed a pressure booster (we had 40#, now it's 60#-70#) and all of the sudden all of my ball valves leak (from the stem at the washer/nut joint). It's about a teaspoon per day, so a paper towel under it soaks it, but they shouldn't leak at all...

: Any ideas? I don't have them in front of me, but the valves are Apollo International brand with yellow handles...I thought they had the number 600 on them too, but I would need to check them again to be sure.

: Thanks, Matt

You probably just need to tighten the packing nuts. Remove the handle and tighten the brass nut clockwise. LonnythePlumber

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