I replaced the shut off valve under my kitchen sink. I used a crescent wrench to loosen the old valve and then I removed it. I installed the new valve and tightened it with the crescent wrench. I turned on the water supply and checked for leaks. I also opened the faucet to make sure there was water flow.
Materials You’ll Need⁚
- New shut off valve
- Adjustable wrench
- Plumber’s putty
- Teflon tape
- Bucket
- Rags
I gathered all of the materials I needed before I started working on the shut off valve. This helped me to stay organized and to avoid having to stop and look for tools or materials.
I used an adjustable wrench to loosen the old shut off valve. I was careful not to overtighten the new valve, as this could damage it.
I applied plumber’s putty to the threads of the new valve before installing it. This helped to create a watertight seal.
I wrapped Teflon tape around the threads of the new valve before installing it. This also helped to create a watertight seal.
I placed a bucket under the shut off valve to catch any water that leaked out when I removed the old valve.
I used rags to clean up any water that spilled or leaked out.
Step 1⁚ Turn Off Water Supply
- Locate the water supply valves under the sink.
- Turn the valves clockwise to shut off the water supply.
- Open the faucet to release any remaining water pressure.
I located the water supply valves under the sink. I turned the valves clockwise to shut off the water supply. I opened the faucet to release any remaining water pressure.
It is important to turn off the water supply before you start working on the shut off valve. This will help to prevent flooding and water damage.
If you are not sure how to turn off the water supply, you can call a plumber for assistance.
Once the water supply is turned off, you can proceed to the next step.
Step 2⁚ Open Faucet
- Open the faucet to release any remaining water pressure.
- Place a bucket or bowl under the faucet to catch any dripping water.
- Leave the faucet open until all the water has drained out.
I opened the faucet to release any remaining water pressure. I placed a bucket under the faucet to catch any dripping water. I left the faucet open until all the water had drained out.
It is important to open the faucet to release any remaining water pressure before you start working on the shut off valve. This will help to prevent flooding and water damage.
If you do not open the faucet, there may be water left in the line that could leak out when you remove the shut off valve.
Once the faucet is open and all the water has drained out, you can proceed to the next step.
Step 3⁚ Remove Old Valve
- Use a crescent wrench to loosen the packing nut on the old valve.
- Once the packing nut is loose, you can remove the old valve by hand.
- Be careful not to damage the pipe when you remove the old valve.
I used a crescent wrench to loosen the packing nut on the old valve. Once the packing nut was loose, I was able to remove the old valve by hand. I was careful not to damage the pipe when I removed the old valve.
It is important to use a crescent wrench to loosen the packing nut, as this will help to prevent damage to the valve and the pipe.
If you do not have a crescent wrench, you can use a pair of pliers, but be careful not to overtighten the pliers, as this could also damage the valve or the pipe.
Once the old valve is removed, you can proceed to the next step.
Step 4⁚ Install New Valve
- Apply a thin layer of pipe dope to the threads of the new valve.
- Screw the new valve onto the pipe by hand.
- Tighten the new valve with a crescent wrench.
- Be careful not to overtighten the new valve, as this could damage the valve or the pipe.
I applied a thin layer of pipe dope to the threads of the new valve. I then screwed the new valve onto the pipe by hand. Finally, I tightened the new valve with a crescent wrench. I was careful not to overtighten the new valve, as this could have damaged the valve or the pipe.
It is important to apply pipe dope to the threads of the new valve, as this will help to create a watertight seal.
If you do not have pipe dope, you can use a thin layer of Teflon tape instead.
Once the new valve is installed, you can proceed to the next step.
