I am trying to repalce the water turnoof valve under my sink but the valve just keeps turning and no progress is made to get it off so I can put on a new one. I am turning it clockwise but it just keeps turning. Can someone please tell me how to get this off? I do not want to have to call a plumber for something that I might be able to fix myself.Thanks.Sandy
Off is counter-clockwise. If it cannot be turned off, then you will have to find the main shutoff for the house. Shut down all the water. consider putting in copper pipe to cpvc shutoffs...they don't rust or corrode. 1/4 turn ball valve.
basically component to the diverter valve is broken, besides the undeniable fact that, it extremely is terrific to replace to total diverter stem. If their are 3 handles, you are able to do away with the middle one devoid of turning the water off. Then convey total stem with you to the ironmongery shop. There are quite some video clips on youtube and different ironmongery shop factors of interest in case you like help. good success.
firstly turn on your kitchen sink tap then turn stopvalve a bit at a time someone may have fitted the wrong valve and it only needs a 1/4 turn to shut it off .if this is not working then your stop valve head or shaft may be worn and just turning, in this case you can only freeze it or turn off in your garden or street .if you are talking about your main stopvalve then to comply with water regs it should be fitted with a double check valve /drainoff and mains stop valve.p.s expect water it is like traffic wardens appears from nowhere.
