This is excellent, excellent demonstration Bob! you're right though in that these valves are not in the most accessible areas, i.e. under the sink, next to a toilet, lol. The hardest thing for me, I'm about as "un-handy" as one can get, is identifying the kind of valve I'm looking at. Thanks again for sharing your expertise Bob! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Things do not go as smooth as they do up on the bench" that could easily be the epitaph for my tombstone 😂😂😂

This guy just saved my downstairs from flooding and thousands of dollars in reupholstery of my downstairs as well as stopped me from having a meltdown. Just had my valve literally start pissing a steady stream from the stem and I freaked! I thought my lower level was done for. Then I saw this vid, phoned up Lowe's, got the packing (and a ball valve just in case I had to replace it entirely) and now the valve isbt leaking anymore! The packing completely disintegrated as soon as I opened it. It's fixed now and I don't have to worry about my house drowning! Many thanks for your knowledge and time uploading this. Very invaluable!

As a 55 year retired plumber If I were teaching people how to repack a valve I would tell them to put a little plumbers grease on the threads and the stem when reassembling the valve. Also a gate valve is to use in the full open or closed position. If it's going to be open most of the time ,when installing them they should be installed with the handle on a 45 degree angle down ,or strait down that way dirt will not accumulate in the bottom where the gate seats when you close . Also if need be it can be taken apart and used as a draining point to get rid of water in the line . A globe valve is a compression valve used to throttle the flow of the liquid in the line.👷🏻

I'm a retired plumber. Not by choice but due to health. I still do minor repairs and such. This is a awesome video! Great instructional video!

Bob is the Godfather of valve repair. It's an honor to hear such plumbing wisdom.

This video is amazing! Thanks so much for your experience and expertise. I can't believe you posted all of this information here on YT for free. You are a generous, honest and solid fellow. I am so grateful for this upload. You're my hero!

I think we all need a Bobs Plumbing in our lives.

Wow! Mine was leaking after I replaced my kitchen Faucet. That packing nut was just plain loose. You saved me partner. Many thanks. Tighten it up and Voila. You are a great resource.

Such a very educational, informative and helpful demonstration on how to repair leaky valves and maintain them as well. Very grateful to you Bob. Thanks a bunch!

THANK YOU!! I watched up to 2 minutes 13 secs , ran downstairs and got lucky by cranking a 1/4 turn or so on that nut. Good enough to save my day from getting into too much stuff. Maybe another day I will mess with trying to fix it proper OR get my son to help me out with it ;)

Update- thanks Bob, you're instructions worked a treat. The cold water gate valve from the attic tank was leaking so I used a bung to block the hole from the tank and then turned the valve off. I used PTFE tape (what you call Teflon tape in the US) and wrapped about 4 " around the stem and tightened back up the valve. I didn't need to turn off the water at the mains and now no more leak,. Saved at least €70 by not getting a plumber. Thanks a mill bob!!

Bless you 100x for this video. Just what I needed at 11:30 at night when I saw my main shut off valve leaking at a brisk rate. A quarter turn and the leak stopped. Anxiety and dread gone in less than 5 minutes and barely late to bed! Thank you for sharing your expertise and your clear concise directions!

Thanks so very much for this! 59 year old Grandma after searching many videos this was just what I needed! Took off put in new graphite rope in under two minutes. Took me longer to go to home improvement store! Thanks again so very much!

This is a great ‘how to’ video. Bob does a great job keeping the message simple (verbiage) with step by step detail on the repair. Thank you!

Half a turn was all it needed! Thanks for the video!

Thank you for this video - just what I needed. So important to educate ourselves in order to take care of our homes. I really appreciate your channel.

Bob, very good instructions on the valves. I have had success in using some teflon wraps when did not have graphite.

Thanks Rob, very informative and knowing beforehand that I don't need to turn the water off will make it a little less stressful.

Your video is extremely thorough: If one thing doesn’t work, you’ve offered more steps. I went through the first step - gradually and slightly tightening the packing nut. No joy. Still leaking. Now I’m on Step 2, packing the nut. I’m fearing I’m going to end up having to change out the entire valves. Everything was frozen from Florida water corrosion. I had to get the corrosion off with a corrosive, take a brass brush to clean them off, then apply mass quantities of lubricant to get everything moving (handles and nuts). I finally got the screw out of the handle on the cold side in an extremely tight space. The hot handle screw won’t cooperate. I wraped everything critical in a water-soaked cotton rag then applied heat. I’m hoping I’ll get that screw to break. Then I’ll pack them both, and see where we are.

All the details that come from actual working experiance, well shared here. Good Work. Thank You.

Best plumbing channel on KZfaq, hands down. This is where I go to look for knowledge, advice and how to videos. Excellent source for information.

Extremely helpful- thank you! I’m stunned that a little bit of graphite rope is all that’s between a leak and no leak! Now I’ve overtightened the bonnet and can’t turn the valve on but am pleased there is no leak this weekend!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU are one of the 'few' people I've seen who purposely & intentionally uses an "Adjustable WRENCH" correctly! YES, there is a side you pull on (think of a pipe wrench) and you knocked it out of the park. First time viewer, LIKED and SUBSCRIBED! I love people with the ability to THINK - that would be YOU!!! Sonny (CT)

This was a very clear and informative video with expert level knowledge and experience. I enjoy you videos because you know your suff! Keep those videos coming! Thank you.

This is the BEST tutorial on repairing leaking shut-off valves I have ever seen. Thanks Bob!

I haven't even watched the video cause I dont need to, as it's a small simple fix that I can do myself. But just a little note, this is an amazing youtube channel for these things. The only time I would watch a video is when youd get stuck on something or more complex form of plumbing. Note: I have 0 experience as a plumber. This is my first time doing this. ECERYONE! Do it yourself. You dont even need youtube just common sense I fixed and replaced bath tub part. Changed many things in copper piping leaks. Actually this weekend i fixed my friends moms place, replaced her main valve cause it was leaking and some old connectors were leaking. Then replaced the faucet took out the new one and replaced it for a new one. Plus the 3 leaks I found. All on my own. It's very easy. My friends mom would have spent atleast after tax 3500+ or more for all I fixed after the calculations. Videos are great they're AMAZING for more complex things. But what you need to do first is: Check where leak is coming from. Then fix it, tighten the screws, tighten the connectors. Replace or apply more tape to female connection threads etc etc.... It's very easy. (Atleast for me it was) Just find problem and use you common sense and repair it. Plumbers are only needed for BIG jobs. Never simple leaks. Unless you're disabled. Then that's pathetic (sorry lol) You shouldn't be spending grands for something so simple. Everyone should be doing this simple stuff at home. Watch the videos if you like when you get stuck. They're helpful. But I usually get right down to business and fix it myself. And I believe you can to! Enjoy and thank you for making these videos for those who need it. Or for women who have zero mechanical sense. Which is completely normal. Theres a small percentage of them that know haha. Good luck!

You make me want to become a plumber. Thank you. No one does this better. You make me feel smart because now I understand. You solved my hidden broken valve stem mystery that would not shut off.

An excellent tutorial on fixing leaks in the four main types of water shut off valves from an expert who is also a terrific instructor. A KZfaq diy video at its best!

Really appreciate this video. Saved me a plumber visit for the valves on my baseboard heater. Thank you so much.

Just watched the video, then off to the basement I went with my wrenches. You guessed it, just like Bob suggested, I tightened the packing nut just enough and stopped the leak which was pretty close to a steady stream. Thank you so much Bob for sharing the very informative video.

Bob, you rock!! You have become my teacher for all things plumbing. Thank, you!!

Thanks! I'm an experienced plumber and never got round to re packing a gland nut, today was today and after watching this it took me about 2 minutes! Thanks agaib

Really appreciate this video. Service plumber by trade but I've never rebuilt a valve, and was never taught how to. Another great thing to add to the mental tool box!

A great help. Very clear and concise. Thanks for the great video Bob.

Every time I watch these tech tips I feel like I need to ask you to be your apprentice for a few years. Nice explanation and fix.

I'm not a fan of Danco cartridges replacements but i have used there other products with good results. I have replace all the gate and globe valves in my house with ball valves. The washer and sink in my basement I use ball boiler drain valves. I always find good value in your videos Bob, please keep up the good work.

Bob, Thank you for your demonstration in every day language. I have an outside faucet that uses a rubber packing washer and I can't even find one that looks like mine. I am heading out to get packing right now. Thank you

This channel is the best plumbing instruction I've found on youtube. Thank you for all the work you put into making these for us.

Very knowledgeable and informative. You also speak very clearly and definitive.

Nice video. This might have saved me yesterday. I was in this situation and my valve was very corroded. I end up turning off the main water and replacing my sink shutoff valves with new ball valves.

Thanks Bob for the excellent video. Twenty-two years ago, I installed a (Mueller) B&K 107-554NL ball valve as the main shutoff to my house. Today it is leaking a few drops a second through its drain hole, when the valve is fully shutoff. Unfortunately, this minor leak is enough to still keep my house plumbing fully pressurized when I go away on vacation. I asked B&K if I can leave this old ball valve in place and add a second ball valve a few feet downstream. They said OK if I don't mind wasting the space. I also asked about the risk of the original ball valve leaking someday through the stem packing gland. B&K said that all I would need to do is to tighten the packing nut. Today I looked for a packing nut like the one in your video, and I could not see one. What I saw was only a white nylon sleeve surrounding the stem which keeps the handle a small distance away from the valve body. The tightness of the fit seems to come from the one and only nut tying the handle to the stem. The catalog states "Packing gland - blowout-proof stem design". If I am going to leave this valve in place for another 22 years, but never operate it, what would be the likelihood of an eventual leak at its stem and would there be a technique for re-sealing such a leak? I ask this question simply because my city supplied curb stop valve (buried 6 feet below the lawn) is already 43 years old, and while it worked 22 years ago, it may not be working 22 years from now, assuming that I live that long.

Great videos Bob! One thing I found what you almost nobody mentions in theese videos is when you go to shutoff a valve that's been open for a long time it is stuck open. What I do as open it all the way and then closed it about a half a turn so that when you go to close it again if it's stuck you can work it back and forth to get it unstuck again!

Fixed my packing nut on my washer supply valve. Thanks! Going to tackle leaky outside spigots tomorrow - valve leaks, not packing nut.

Thanks for not only an excellent Video on various types of Valves, but for a Better way to address Valve packing repair. Unfortunately I could not use the easiest way, but the knowledge provided helped me get the task done. *My home is about 60yrs. old and every time I attempt any repair I find one more shortcut or pitiful quality job done from the original home build. All of the plumbing is in the semi-finished Basement, along side all the electric(which has gone underwater Twice since I purchased the home in 1987. Screw in valve for Water heater supply line. Brass Screw holding knob. Heavy corrosion, not only on the valve/knob but throughout all the plumbing. Also Excessive Calcium issues.(another nightmare) Anyway, I shut the water down at (my installed) water filtration system, bled off pressure at the kitchen sink, opened the water heater drain for a minute(after switching off the electric). Then, having already cleaned the extended stem as best possible, I backed off the packing nut, added about 2.5 turns of 3/32 Graphite packing line and followed your tightening process. *Knob turns with slight resistance. operation is smooth and valve is Bone Dry!!!* Thank you! Next up - Anode and Full flow Drain Valve - lol

Good Info Bob - Esp the Break Apart of ALL the DIFF Types of Valves!

Great educational video! This is what community college trades instructors should be like and this is what KZfaq University is all about! Thank you & Happy New Year!

Big thank you. Almost lost sleep for 3 day. God bless you.

This video is the most informative well explained masterpiece of knowledge I have come across Thank you Bob .

Great breakdown of how water pressure works I replaced the whole shut off, but didn't even need to. Definitely feel a bit slow after watching this but the part was 10 bucks. You remind me of grandma though, there was most likely no need. Thanks bob

Thanks to you, 1 hour job done in 5 minutes!

Thank you for your video. I have a ball valve on my water main and I was afraid to turn it. I wasn't sure if it was a packing nut because the nut was so small. I'm going to add packing to my tool box and I am no longer afraid 🙂

Thanks. I was always afraid to fix this, but turns out it was easy

Good info, right amount of background and details in the first chapter/ first 9 minutes. Well done sir!

Thank you massive help on leaking valve stem fully packed and all good 👍

👍Thanks, Bob. You saved this guy an unnecessary trip to the hardware store. 👍

Great explanation. Excellent teaching

Very clear and well-explained video. It helped me fix my main linking valve.

Genius the method with the graphite pack worked wonders. 👍🏼👍🏼

Used plumbers tape but need to use a better packing and/or a better 1/4 turn valve. I'll need to remove bricks to even get to enough pipe to change the valve but the street leaks too much to stem the flow enough to sweat copper. As a kid I had to do all of the plumbing, under the house, snaking out the drains, electrical, gardening (my father grew up on a farm/ranch...) so had to take the oven,washing machine apart ... Thanks good info

Well done video. Great explanation of what we would commonly encounter around the house. Nice demonstration model. Glad I found you.

Thanks!!! I was just about to cut this valve out and replace it with a quarter turn but after watching your video I was able to fix it just by turning the outside gland nut.

Great video- this is the exact issue I'm having with two of these in my basement where the water shutoff valve for the outdoor faucets from and back...Thank you..

Love it Bob 🪠🔧🛠 amazing how so many young bucks have no idea about this lol, great to know you are from the same neighborhood as me , bay ridge 💪🏼. If you ever need help or a good plumber let me know. Doing this over 23 years in service & new construction

This is great and helped me with a leak at my washing machine valve. Thanks!

Thank you. & since the valve was not leaking when closed. I decided not to shut the main water off and that worked fine.

Excellent step-by-step for multiple scenarios. Thanks!

Excellent educational video. Precisely to the point. Thank you

One extra thing Bob on gate valves. I have found ones in the horizontal position will have junk down in the area where the tapered gate rests when you try and close them. They will often not seal a 100% and drip drip drip they do and you know what that means when you are trying to solder down stream of them. For sure FP Ball valves are they way to go.

Very informational. Given how critical a shut off valve is, forget repacking, just install a new valve and you are set for the next 20+ years.

Brilliant video and explanation. Reflects load of experience. Thanks Bob

This helped me quite a bit thank you very much!

Bob, you instructed me well. Thank you

I know what you mean about gate valves. I am in UK. I find it all too common for them to let by and had the odd stem break when turning them back on. If replacing them I always opt for a full bore lever ball valve. Way more reliable. When it comes to the main shut off valve, our water regulations will insist on a stoptap. The valve must have a screw down washer. So effectively what you call a globe valve, though usually has a crutch head type handle

that was a great plumbing lesson. Thanks Bob

Thank you for the video. I have a hot water valve for my washing machine that is probably 40 years old. It is attached to 1/2 copper pipe, no worries there, but I just replaced the washing machine and noticed the valve is leaking from the stem. My concern is, being so old, would I risk snapping the valve off if it is too tight? I am just a DIY guy, but never tackled plumbing like this. Seems simple, but...

I bought the same tool you did it correctly. You need to think out your options Mixing shark bite and press fittings works great the shark bite coupling is the best it allows you to turn 360 so the press tool can get in smaller spaces

Great video, GREATER ACCENT! Much love from Chicago!

Great video. Informative and clear. Appreciate it.

Thank's Bob. Saved me a little money and a LOT of headaches.

I saw your video and I like it I like the new tools I’ve I’m from old school and everything they’re doing now is all new to me they’re doing away with a lot of tools we used to use soldering pipe threading everything is gone the new stuff is great but I have questions and I want to know I know there’s a seal in there and

Great video Bob. Thanks for explaining in laymans terms.

Great detailed great video with great articulations easy to understand thanks God bless 😅. I would like to take down the water valve and just put it straight because it was put in the washroom wall and got rusty and I have another main valve at the first floor. No need for that valve to be on the second floor and rusting and leaking 😮but it is buried with concrete and behind a ceramic tile. Nasty 🤢 hard to get that valve and to cracked the concrete around that valve...😢

very helpful video. Thanks for all the work you did on this.

Thank you Excellent video very informative and well explained Try getting that information from someone at Home Depot good luck

Glad I saw this. I have a valve under my bathroom sink that leaks if I open it too much. I tightened down the packing nut, and it didn't stop the leak entirely. If I try to open it all the way it leaks real bad. We have hard water in our area. I found out about shut off valve, when I replaced my bathroom faucet.

Great video!! Love all the details, using actual parts and going step by step, even the mundane but necessary ones that can be critical and explanations in all your videos, exactly my kind of information! Question - When turning main off/on and opening up the highest and lowest fixture, would that include outside hose spigot that's 10 feet away in the yard, but lower than the house and 25 feet plus below the main shut off? I'm in a "guest house" circa 1970's mobile home that shares a water tank for hauled in water because the wells went dry decades ago. The main shut off is at the water tank at least 20 feet above the level of the mobile home and 165 feet away. As far as I know there's no separate shut off for the spigot in the yard and whenever the water tank has gone empty, that spigot usually blurbs and burps from air. Which is weird to me, as it is the lowest faucet down here off that main above the house. Shouldn't it burp at the main where the tank is? I need to repair toilet shutoff that leaks while being turned from off to on. It's super old plastic handle and I just want to replace the whole valve because of the age (original shut off and old metal corrugated tube) and reduce risk of emptying that 7,000 gals of water while I'm at work.

Amazing video thanks for putting it up learned a lot and now I know about how to get rid of my banging pipes I have

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Stay blessed.

Very informative and interesting video! Excellent!

Thanks , used your tips to stop a stem leak in a steam gate valve , probably close to 100 years old .

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I touched a valve, and now its my fault its leaking 👍 Great tutorial, thank you!

Thank you , thank you! What a well explained video! Thanks again!

my experience with plumbing work is this whatever plumbing work i want to do it myself, i do it early in the day so if i need parts, the hardware store is still open or i can call someone for help when the sun still shines.

Great video helped me a lot! Thanks

Excellent video. I have been anxious about repacking the stem nut on my gate valve. Virtually every other vid says "turn off the water main" to do it, and as a mechanical engineer who looked at a cross section drawing of a gate valve, it didn't seem necessary to me. Put valve in CLOSED position, then back off the packing nut, repack, reassemble, and be done. At most I would expect little or no water to come out the stem even with the street pressure of 65psi (that's my street pressure).

I had this exact problem last week. I initially thought I would have to pay the city $120 to shut off the water supply to the house. A simple 1/8 turn of the packing nut solved the problem.

This video is excellent. I tried this repair months ago, but it still leaked because I didn't know how much packing to use. But you enlightened me that 1) no need to turn off the water main, and 2) you can wrap some packing, try it, if it still leaks, wrap some more. Repeat until it doesn't leak! Your explanations, bench demo, video, are great. Thank you. I have subscribed! (BTW, I was working on an outdoor frost-free spigot. My wife was tired of the water dripping from the stem onto her decking).

Nice work. Saved me some time on my dripping globe valve.