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DangerMan wrote:

Well, I tried to shut off the gate valves under the sink so that I
could install new washers on the kitchen faucets and found two
problems.

The hot water valve closed and immediately started leaking. Since
it's a high-rise condominium, I don't have immediate access to the
watershutoff. I tightened the compression nut as tight as I could and
that stopped the leaking --- but every time I reopen the hot water
valve, it leaks.

Many such valves have a back seat, so if you open it ALL the way the
back seat will stop the stem leak.

The cold water valve won't budge!!! I'm pretty big with years of
weight lifting behind me but it won't move at all.

Are you sure you are turning it in the right direction? Have you tried
wiggling it in both directions?

Appreciate any help from the plumbing experts out there.

DJ

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