how to fix tap handle leak
1 Turn on the faucet to drain the water from the faucet. 2  Remove the handle by unscrewing the screw that holds it in place. 3  Behind the handle, youâll find a packing nut.4  Turning counter-clockwise, use a wrench to undo the packing nut and slide out the valve assembly. Turn on the faucet to drain the water from the faucet. 2  Remove the handle by unscrewing the screw that holds it in place. 3  Behind the handle, youâll find a packing nut.