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After replacing the leaking valve with a new Sharkbite one, I disassembled the old one. (I probably could have unscrewed it in situ, but was afraid of kinking or breaking the pipes.) Turns out it was leaking because the O-ring seal was completely disintegrated. So I cleaned it up and...

Well, the gland was still dripping a little, needing me to empty the tray every other day, so I opted for a more permanent solution, using a Sharkbite valve. First I tried heating the joint under the old valve, but still could not get it to separate even when I could see all the solder joints...

I have 4 of those under the sink, all the same vintage. Hot and cold for the kitchen faucet, hot for the dishwasher and hard water for the hard water faucet. None have given trouble since I've lived here for 40 years except now this one. That's why I'm hesitating to take it apart to see if I can...

To examine the leak further, I took a picture. It looks like'll need a 3/4" wrench to repack the gland. However, I first opened the valve really "hard" and the dripping reduced dramatically. I dried everything and will check the next day. If the water evaporates faster than it collects I'll...

Well, after a day the gland was still seeping. Next step, I did what eventually worked for a seeping toilet shutoff valve. I put a small plastic dish under it. Eventually I'm hoping the leak will lime up and stop like it did in my bathroom.

My house was built in the mid-1970s by a plumber. I've replaced the kitchen faucets several times with never a problem. Recently my son replaced it with a fancy shmancy stylish gooseneck one with a pull-down spray. But the hot water shutoff gland leaked and he left the valve just 1/4 open, where...