really noob plumbing question

[BlahBlahYouToo]

i removed a washing machine from this location and will no longer be needing this.
one of the faucets is dripping slowly, even though i closed the valve shut as far as it will go.

do they sell something at hardware stores that can plug the faucet?
or is there a better way to go about doing this?

 

[HydroSqueegee]

Mighty putty!!!

Or replace the valve or cap off the copper line.

 

[highland145]

New washer in the valve or cap off the line like Hydro suggested.

Need to cap the drain line to prevent sewer gas from coming into the house.

 

[911paramedic]

Turn the water off.
Remove valve.
Screw cap onto copper fitting. (Use two wrenches or you will kink/ruin copper pipe.)
Profit.

 

[the DRIZZLE]

New washer in the valve or cap off the line like Hydro suggested.

Need to cap the drain line to prevent sewer gas from coming into the house.

Yup, once the trap dries out, the sewer gas will start coming up the pipe.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

what do i cap the drain line with?

 

[911paramedic]

what do i cap the drain line with?

I would go with a cap.

You can pick one up for under a dollar at your local hardware store. Don't forget the teflon tape and/or dope.

http://www.pipetubefittings.com/pipe-fittings/cap.html <------

 

[highland145]

Either a pvc cap w/glue or there is an rubber insert that you tighten the nut on to expand the fitting, closing the drain.

Similar to this.

or this

 

[weadjust]

Cheapest option is a garden hose shut off valve. Get one at wal-mart or lowes in the garden hose section. Couple of bucks and you can still use the faucet if you want to.

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-20003-Pl...930367&amp;sr=8-13

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Cheapest option is a garden hose shut off valve. Get one at wal-mart or lowes in the garden hose section. Couple of bucks and you can still use the faucet if you want to.

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-20003-Pl...930367&amp;sr=8-13

awesome, even easier.

 

[BoomerD]

Gawd...this is one of the simplest of home repairs imaginable...

http://www.ehow.com/how_6106407_change-washer-hose-bib.html

Instructions
Things You'll Need:

* Adjustable wrench
* Screwdriver
* Toothpick
* Replacement washer
* Silicone grease
* Teflon tape

1.
Locate the water line running to the bib. Shut off the water line. Locate the packing nut that connects the water line to the bib.
2.
Turn the packing nut counterclockwise with an adjustable wrench. Remove the valve stem from the bib assembly from the outside.
3.
Remove the screw holding the washer in place on the valve stem. Use the blade of the screwdriver to pry the old washer loose. Use a toothpick to clean any debris from the well that the washer sits in.
4.
Insert the new washer and replace the screw to hold it in place. Coat the valve stem threads with silicone grease to make reassembling the bib easier. Coat the outer threads of the bib assembly with Teflon tape.
5.
Insert the valve stem into the body of the bib. Tighten the package nut to secure the assembly. Turn on the water supply.

A new washer should only be a few cents, although you might have to buy a package. Still, under $1.00.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Replace the valve. 1/4 turn ball valves are the best.

 

[bruceb]

BoomerD pretty much covered it. Shut off the water supply to the valves, replace the seat washers, then put a cap on the hose connection just to be safe. Glue a PVC cap to the drain pipe. And depending on how the plumber did his job, there are probably 2 valves (one for hot & one for cold) in the basement in the lines that are feeding the 2 valves in your old laundry area. Just shut them off.