Valve Stem Packing Washer

Beveled washer 2 pack simplifies strainer repair projects.

Valve stem packing washer.

Pull stop box shutoff valves. Attach the faucet handle to the valve assembly and thread the retaining nut before tightening the faucet with the socket wrench. Find stem and cartridge sizes with the stemfinder. Its beveled design ensures the best fit.

It s not uncommon for a brand new shut off valve to leak around the handle area whenever you turn it on. Is probably occurring around the water valve stem. Clean out any debris or hard water buildup. It is available in 1 1 2 in.

Danco assorted washer propack 116 pack item 857362. For pricing and availability. The packing material is behind the nut and one washer. The water valve stem passes through a packing nut and washer which provide a watertight seal.

Thick flimsy rubber washer in the kit led to leaks between the packing nut and the stem. The stem will fit but do not attempt to replace the packing. For pricing and availability. Replacing it with the 3 32 quot.

Washers gaskets bonnet packing. In the old days fiber was packed tightly around the stem hence the name. Packing completely blocks or reduces voids that can adversely affect the valve stem and the bore of the stuffing box. 3 carefully remove the old hardened packing from around the stem of the valve.

Keeney plastic slip joint washer. Place the new packing washer on the scrubbed surface inside the packing nut and slide it back over the valve stem. The packing cap is the cap just below the handle. Work out the packing washer located in a recess at the point where the handle stem meets the valve body.

This seal is effective when the stress that is applied to the packing is greater than the pressure of the piece being sealed. Sink clips screws. Beveled washer 2 pack simplifies strainer everbilt 1 1 2 in. This washer is designed for tubular drain application and provides leak tight protection.

I wish i had only replaced the stem and not the packing. Modern packing is a teflon impregnated string or graphite soaked string. I made that mistake. The packing washer in my circa 1976 all brass valve was solid and 3 8 quot.