Valve Stem Packing Washer

It s not uncommon for a brand new shut off valve to leak around the handle area whenever you turn it on.

Valve stem packing washer.

In the old days fiber was packed tightly around the stem hence the name. It is available in 1 1 2 in. The water valve stem passes through a packing nut and washer which provide a watertight seal. Work out the packing washer located in a recess at the point where the handle stem meets the valve body.

The stem will fit but do not attempt to replace the packing. Thick flimsy rubber washer in the kit led to leaks between the packing nut and the stem. 3 carefully remove the old hardened packing from around the stem of the valve. Beveled washer 2 pack simplifies strainer repair projects.

For pricing and availability. This seal is effective when the stress that is applied to the packing is greater than the pressure of the piece being sealed. The packing cap is the cap just below the handle. This washer is designed for tubular drain application and provides leak tight protection.

Place the new packing washer on the scrubbed surface inside the packing nut and slide it back over the valve stem. Find stem and cartridge sizes with the stemfinder. For pricing and availability. I made that mistake.

Attach the faucet handle to the valve assembly and thread the retaining nut before tightening the faucet with the socket wrench. And 2 washers are included in. The packing washer in my circa 1976 all brass valve was solid and 3 8 quot. Secure it to the valve assembly with a wrench.

I wish i had only replaced the stem and not the packing. Pull stop box shutoff valves. The packing material is behind the nut and one washer. Its beveled design ensures the best fit.

Sink clips screws. Since you re replacing it you don t need to be gentle and can dig it out with a slot. Beveled washer 2 pack simplifies strainer everbilt 1 1 2 in. Keeney plastic slip joint washer.

Packing completely blocks or reduces voids that can adversely affect the valve stem and the bore of the stuffing box. Washers gaskets bonnet packing. Is probably occurring around the water valve stem. Replacing it with the 3 32 quot.