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dripping from water shut off valve underneath the toilet

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#1 ·
I had to replace fill valve cap in my toilet tank as water was continuously running from it. It stopped after I replaced the cap but while doing this I had to shut off the water supply to tank. While turing back on the water suppy, I noticed water started dripping from it. Is there anything I could do to stop it.
 
#2 ·
It is very likely leaking from the "packing nut". It is the nut that surrounds the stem of the valve. Often, giving it a very slight tightening with a Crescent wrench will stop the drip. Don't go too hog wild, or you'll bust something and flood your place. Just a little snugging is what you're aiming to do.

 
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