fish biscuit
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Hello,
As a DIYer this forum has been such a big help over the years. This is my very first post. Just noticed we have a small leak below our main shut off valve. It appears the leak is coming from the threads of the connection to the valve. I'm guessing and hoping a 1/4 or 1/2 turn to tighten will solve the leak. I'm wondering how I do this without compromising the thread on the other side (top) of the valve. If I tighten it below won't the movement of the valve loosen the opposite thread? Do I have to disconnect the valve from the pipe above before I tighten valve? The teflon tape in the photos was my attempt to try and see if I could seal the leak from the outside. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
As a DIYer this forum has been such a big help over the years. This is my very first post. Just noticed we have a small leak below our main shut off valve. It appears the leak is coming from the threads of the connection to the valve. I'm guessing and hoping a 1/4 or 1/2 turn to tighten will solve the leak. I'm wondering how I do this without compromising the thread on the other side (top) of the valve. If I tighten it below won't the movement of the valve loosen the opposite thread? Do I have to disconnect the valve from the pipe above before I tighten valve? The teflon tape in the photos was my attempt to try and see if I could seal the leak from the outside. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,