Valve Stem Packing Washer

I wish i had only replaced the stem and not the packing.

Valve stem packing washer.

Danco assorted washer propack 116 pack item 857362. Beveled washer 2 pack simplifies strainer repair projects. Place the new packing washer on the scrubbed surface inside the packing nut and slide it back over the valve stem. Sink clips screws.

The packing material is behind the nut and one washer. Packing completely blocks or reduces voids that can adversely affect the valve stem and the bore of the stuffing box. Its beveled design ensures the best fit. Find stem and cartridge sizes with the stemfinder.

Thick flimsy rubber washer in the kit led to leaks between the packing nut and the stem. This washer is designed for tubular drain application and provides leak tight protection. 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 washer in my circa 1976 all brass valve was solid and 3 8 quot. And 2 washers are included in. Washers gaskets bonnet packing. The water valve stem passes through a packing nut and washer which provide a watertight seal.

Secure it to the valve assembly with a wrench. Since you re replacing it you don t need to be gentle and can dig it out with a slot. Attach the faucet handle to the valve assembly and thread the retaining nut before tightening the faucet with the socket wrench. Work out the packing washer located in a recess at the point where the handle stem meets the valve body.

Replacing it with the 3 32 quot. Is probably occurring around the water valve stem. For pricing and availability. Keeney plastic slip joint washer.

The stem will fit but do not attempt to replace the packing. It s not uncommon for a brand new shut off valve to leak around the handle area whenever you turn it on. Beveled washer 2 pack simplifies strainer everbilt 1 1 2 in. Modern packing is a teflon impregnated string or graphite soaked string.

The packing cap is the cap just below the handle. In the old days fiber was packed tightly around the stem hence the name. I made that mistake. Clean out any debris or hard water buildup.