leaking toilet valve

[Unregistered-garypely]

I have a leaking toilet water valve. The leak appears to come from the shut off valve itself behind the handle. The question that I have is I know that I have to turn off the water to the house. Then do I have to drain the water heater? The former owner put in a tempering valve so that in the summer the toilet would not sweat? Any ideas or help would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Gary Ely

[Jasper]

* Is Hot water heater at a higher level than the toilet valve?
* 1. Turn off the water from the outside.
* 2. Turn off water at the toilet valve.
* 3. Remove the hose end from the toilet tank and stick the loose end in a bucket.
* 4. Turn on the toilet water valve slightly to see how much water drains, if any.
* 5. If the water stops, you’ve got it made.
* 6. If the water keeps comming out, then drain the water heater.
* 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6
* Good luck… Adios… Jasper

Jasper Castillo

[riverhawk]

I’m thinking maybe all he has to do is try and tighten the nut behind the handle a little. If it’s the shutoff valve that is leaking a little behind the handle. Maybe just a little tighting is all it needs.

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