Shutoff valve water leak

rhainman wrote: ↑I am experiencing a leak from an interior plumping shutoff valve (only when it is open), and I'm not sure what to do to fix it. Youtube videos and online searches seemed to suggest different remedies, including repacking the valve, but my shutoff valve only seems to have one nut on it. Does anyone know the best way to address the leak (it's through the stem)? IA photo of the valve is below; it's an interior valve, but I have an exterior valve that looks the same, so I've included a photo of that as well because it's easier to photograph. Thanks in advance for any help- I'd like to be able to shut off the main water supply and get it fixed without any headaches or having to call a plumber, and the first step to doing that is knowing exactly what I need to do!

Shaftasaurus wrote: ↑I had a similar issue, was able to fix it myself in 10 minutes after a trip to HD. If it does happen to be the same issue, you should need something that looks similar to this: http://www.homedepot.ca/product/waltec- ... 101/907024

You'll either need to additional purchase a new handle, or simply re-use the current one.
1. Shut of the main water supply, drain from the lowest point possible
2. Take a wrench and remove the current cartridge
3. Use a bucket to catch the remaining water
(if possible, take the current cartridge to HD so you can get the right part)
4. Install new cartridge
5. Declare yourself an expert plumber

Shaftasaurus wrote: ↑ 1. Shut of the main water supply, drain from the lowest point possible

coolspot wrote: ↑How do you do this? I assume by finding the water shutoff by the street?

coolspot wrote: ↑How do you do this? I assume by finding the water shutoff by the street?