JasonM
Member
Maybe due to lack of enough experience, I am afraid of water-leaking when replacing the faucet compression shut-off valve.
May I ask 2 questions regarding replacing the faucet compression shut-off valve?
1. If the water leaks even after replacing is done according to proper method, what can be done without cutting or
soldering the 1/2" copper pipe? In addition to tightening the nut a little bit more, can I try putting some plumbers putty, tape, or joint compound around the ferrule?
2. If unscrewing and tightening or replacing the compression shut-off valve more than a few times on the same copper pipe, will the underlying 1/2" copper pipe get damaged or affected due to pressure coming from the ferrule so that will it have to be either cut or soldered? In other words, how many times the compression shut-off valve is replaced on the same 1/2" copper pipe if it is done properly?
Thank you very much.
May I ask 2 questions regarding replacing the faucet compression shut-off valve?
1. If the water leaks even after replacing is done according to proper method, what can be done without cutting or
soldering the 1/2" copper pipe? In addition to tightening the nut a little bit more, can I try putting some plumbers putty, tape, or joint compound around the ferrule?
2. If unscrewing and tightening or replacing the compression shut-off valve more than a few times on the same copper pipe, will the underlying 1/2" copper pipe get damaged or affected due to pressure coming from the ferrule so that will it have to be either cut or soldered? In other words, how many times the compression shut-off valve is replaced on the same 1/2" copper pipe if it is done properly?
Thank you very much.