Jeff Fulcer wrote:
Had some issues and needed to turn off the water to my house. Fixed
that problem but when I turned the water back on, the stem was
leaking from my valve. I tightened the nut and that helped a lot,
but didn't shut it off completely. I'd like to repack the stem but I
cannot turn the water off completely as there is sediment or
corrosion in the valve and I can't turn it off completely, it still
has some pressure.

I know I need to replace it (most likely will need to get city
involved to shut water off outside) but for now, is there any way to
repack that stem with *some* water pressure still in it? I know when
I tried to unscrew the nut, it leaked a bit more but not what I would
consider 'full' pressure. Any thoughts?

Turn on a faucet that is nearby and/or lower to carry water away. Is it not
possible for you to turn off the water at the meter? I just lift the meter cover
in the front lawn, and turn off the valve just on the house side of my meter.