The left valve in the second photo feeds a dishwasher and has a leak. It leaks when it is shut - but if opened fully it stops leaking.
This is in Florida and is an old type of valve which screws open/shut, with the new ones being a quarter turn only (maybe ceramic?),
I am not familiar with what is inside the valve seal but I imagine a rubber washer given that black bits have dropped out.
Do you or maybe any of the North American guys know if I could seal this by using PTFE tape to pack the gland?
If thats possible, I presume I would remove the oval handle, remove the nut, repack and reassemble?
Of course, a valve renewal would be in order but not possible just at the moment.
Thanks
This is in Florida and is an old type of valve which screws open/shut, with the new ones being a quarter turn only (maybe ceramic?),
I am not familiar with what is inside the valve seal but I imagine a rubber washer given that black bits have dropped out.
Do you or maybe any of the North American guys know if I could seal this by using PTFE tape to pack the gland?
If thats possible, I presume I would remove the oval handle, remove the nut, repack and reassemble?
Of course, a valve renewal would be in order but not possible just at the moment.
Thanks