HOW TO REPAIR A LEAKING RADIATOR VALVE

HOW TO REPAIR A LEAKING RADIATOR VALVE - Plumbing Tips

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8 жыл бұрын

How to repair and fix a leaking radiator valve, pipe or TRV without the need for a plumber. All you need is a roll of PTFE, something to catch a bit of water from the radiator and an adjustable spanner and grips. We'll show you how to isolate the radiator valve, the different leaks you can have on a radiator valve, on the insert or tail, the compression fitting and on the packing gland nut. This video will help you out!
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@plumberparts 5 жыл бұрын

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@Inisfad 2 жыл бұрын

My radiator leak was at the last one indicated on this video…..I tried to do the fix with the PTFE tape, which didn’t work. I also tried with a properly sized o ring. That didn’t work either. The radiator would not leak when the heat was on, with these fixes, but once the heat was off and the metal contracted, the leak began again. I ended up fixing it by putting the PTFE tape around the threads of the nut. I thought I’d post this, in case someone else had the same problem. I don’t know if this is considered a ‘fix’….but my pipes are not leaking anymore. Thanks for showing how the valve, etc., works, which helped a lot in my ‘repair’.

@gkmj1760 4 жыл бұрын

Had a plumber round today for a leaking radiator top valve. 'Im going to drain the system and change the valve - cost £350'. Me: Errr sounds a bit excessive - check it on youtube. Found this video and then a 3 min fix with the PTFE tape - £350 SAVED. I loved ringing him back and told him to cancel as I had fixed it. Thank you so much for this video and exposing cowboy plumbers xxx

@wespep3450 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic advice, spent hours trying to fix a leak after installing a new radiator and you showing to use the plumbers tape around the olive solved the issue and taught me a new trick!

@charleshunter7347 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful - my leak was the final one on your list and your first fix fixed it. Obvious in many ways but for those of us who aren't plumbers very good to be told how to do it.

@joaoferreira5903 4 жыл бұрын

I've just fixed my leak under the inlet radiator valve. Very clear and professional tip. Thank you for this.

@ashleygainard4978 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! As always from this guy, helped many of times in the past. Aways informative yet chucks in the odd laugh too, a brilliant chap! I wasn't so lucky this time, had a leak in the threadded rad insert. Didn't have enough play in the copper work to do a quick live fix, had to drain system to fix. Bit of a PITR but got the job done. Will reprssurise and inhibit the system tomorrow, should be dead easy to add inhibitor as I have a tall vertical towel rail in bath room, highest point on system...happy days! 😃

@JD-vu1co 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your knowledge and advice - it has helped me solve a problem and save money at the same time. You are a gentleman sir.

@MLeonardReel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Really good video, very clear instructions and cheerful too!

@johnniemason5407 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best site for any one doing some plumbing work at home I have used this site so many times and find it to be just right for info and content Just fitted a designer radiator and the isolating valve started leaking when opened , literally a little jet of water shoot out the gland! “Don’t panic” looked at your site got some PTFE tape and five minutes later all Good😆👍 Big thanks to everyone involved with producing these great vids on You tube Cheers Johnnie

@Braddurs 4 жыл бұрын

I bloody love this channel. I've learnt a lot and it has helped me do some basic stuff around the house.

@chriswilson5174 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing vid helped me sort my issue, cheers for sharing!

@Inisfad 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thank you. Fortunately, a plumber left some PTFE tape behind some time ago. My leak was the last one you showed, and it worked a treat.

@Neshticle 3 жыл бұрын

After having watched one of your other videos showing how to drop a radiator to be able to decorate behind it, I sprung a leak! But luckily, you had this brilliant video too which helped me fix in no time! Was proper panicking thinking I was about to flood the whole house! Thanks for all your great vids.

@chrismoor1898 5 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. I've followed you for a few years and do quite a bit of my own plumbing. Had a leak on a radiator which I've never had to tackle before, watched the video, followed your advice and job done! Leap of faith to turn off the valves and not empty the rad when you loosen it off, witchcraft!

@christinecatley8199 5 жыл бұрын

A well made and informative video. Thanks.

@bluemini17 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU @plumberparts. You just saved my ass! Came home to find a soaking wet carpet, top of the valve had failed. Packed with ptfe as suggested at the end of your video. Bone dry now. Will hopefully hold until the oil to gas conversion and trv upgrade next week by a local plumber. Thanks again!

@inadamitts3965 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much . We followed your quick clear instructions and this saved our bedroom from a disastrous leak.

@stevierp Жыл бұрын

You make stressful repairs a joy. We’re lucky to have you sir. HOLD TIGHT.

@vikkicd8544 4 жыл бұрын

This was a brilliant video, very informative, thank you :)

@jedi1538 4 жыл бұрын

Just perfect in every way . Many many thanks.

@richlee5516 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, it just saved me late night, water leaking everywhere, worked a treat!

@foresthilton 6 жыл бұрын

Second video of yours to help me out. Well explained compared to other videos. Thanks for the knowledge.

@plumberparts 6 жыл бұрын

No worries! Glad to help you out! Means a lot to be helping anyone out who's in trouble. All the best, James.

@danielshirley294 2 жыл бұрын

Another great helpful video. I can't tell you how many times your videos have helped me out! But it's flippin loads! Keep up the good work.

@lloydhopwood965 6 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, thanks very much!! 👍🏼

@stevengalway3764 11 ай бұрын

Really useful advice.. Super clear instructions and sorted the problem!

@parsjukinv2376 4 жыл бұрын

I myself am a plumber. The explanation is excellent and competent. this tape can work wonders. you always need to have a roll at home ..

@steveaherne5 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, must try this tomorrow

@MrUBlong2me 7 жыл бұрын

Great video - great advice Thanks very much

@niclee1863 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I had the last issue and PTFE tape was bang on the right solution.

@MRHIRSTY999 7 жыл бұрын

Great clip, thanks

@13coachman 3 жыл бұрын

clear and priceless advice and demo, thanks

@smil9358 5 ай бұрын

amazing tutorial on fixing the leaking radiator, and it works! Thank you!

@fredofyoutube5467 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thanks for the help!

@Chanesmyname 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks.

@jamespotter1731 7 жыл бұрын

Spot on that mate. Nice one.

@travelwithoutborders2037 2 ай бұрын

Thankyou very much for this video .I have fixed mine successfully. ❤❤❤

@danosman7329 4 жыл бұрын

Massive thank you for this

@paulschipper9428 5 ай бұрын

Great advice, explained very clearly. Thank you!!

@Charles010 2 жыл бұрын

Clear, detailed and well narrated. Thank you. :)

@hambleGs 4 жыл бұрын

Saved me so much time, again! Many thanks

@jeromebrown3096 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Interesting and informative video.

@leeshepherd4498 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou. Helped us out of a water leak at 11pm on a saturday night.

@plumberparts 4 жыл бұрын

Yes lee!

@andrewdeakins9028 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Slightly leaky valve after rad had been removed by plasterers. Sorted now.

@Official42 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, very informative. Thank you mate

@DerekComer 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thanks. Sorted me out Big Time

@gopherfacts6915 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. One tug on the lower nut did the trick. Thank you!

@justinbest9429 Жыл бұрын

Epic video! Super Well presented, top job! Helped me no end!

@MeiLegg 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You are a natural teacher :)

@JasonDunlop247 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate, that video worked a treat for me. 👍

@numerouno2532 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant video, sorted my leak out!

@mrdptracey9238 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial 👍

@tonymoon4525 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video as always.

@Rondjrocket 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for them all I have leared a lot from you.

@nickh2458 3 жыл бұрын

Job for the morning. Thanks.

@manupatel5727 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing good useful video

@martinwarner1178 Жыл бұрын

Always great advice, thank you. Peace brother.

@stephendonaldson2306 Жыл бұрын

Spot on. Cheers for the help.

@philthomas4968 4 жыл бұрын

Just fixed the glands on my radiator with ptfe as described, fantastic and a huge thanks!

@banzaiman1 2 жыл бұрын

did you have to drain the radiator or do you just undo the nut?

@philthomas4968 2 жыл бұрын

@@banzaiman1 just undid the nut!

@daleprosser350 4 жыл бұрын

A handy tip: before draining the radiator, open the air bleed so water runs (into a bowl) until the pressure dies down, it’ll make undoing the tails a lot less stressful as the water won’t now be pressurised

@plumberparts 4 жыл бұрын

Good call mate!

@anthonybee1981 8 жыл бұрын

Watched two of your vids today - solved both of my radiator problems. Thanks very much!

@plumberparts 7 жыл бұрын

No worries dude!

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@nickpreston6280 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much plumberparts - saved our bacon! great videos keep them going...

@plumberparts 7 жыл бұрын

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@DavidJones-yq2gs 7 жыл бұрын

plumberparts Can you please do a video on how to fit a 15mm to 10mm internal reducer when replacing a new tvr valve please.

@LifeWorkRestPlay 8 жыл бұрын

Hi, I always enjoy your tips & advice and feel empowered to tackle 'some' jobs but have the knowledge from you to know when to call in the experts. As a result I have more respect for your trade, it's a great PR exercise, well done👍

@plumberparts 8 жыл бұрын

+Keith Ward Cheers Keith!

@davidhusband9283 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much! Changing a rad i got a leak on small bore pipe, Its Saturday, cant afford an emergency call out so stopped the leak following your great video ❤

@systemsky7921 6 жыл бұрын

Just recently fitted a new radiator, I replaced the old tail valves for some adjustable extendable tails, made the job alot easier!. Just wondering if you use them in the trade much?

@MuhammadAslam-ri6vi 2 жыл бұрын

Well done 👍 very helpful

@davidgraham754 4 жыл бұрын

Massively helpful video fella, thank you. I've got an internal reducer on a connection joining the pipework to a lockshield valve and I have the tiniest drip coming from it. I've tried 4 times rewrapping with ptfe but can't stop it. Do I need to get the top part of the reducer that fits into the valve off to apply the ptfe to the olive underneath? Cheers again

@tirthamazumdar9001 5 жыл бұрын

your tips helped me out to stop leaking radiator and saved me 50 quid for call out. thank you

@miketamlyn3047 2 жыл бұрын

I salute you sir. Thanks so much.. Hopefully now sorted.

@yendiadelemay3761 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much you solved my problem.

@themoocher3772 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks big help 👍

@NapaGooner Жыл бұрын

Top video, cheers pal helped a treat

@rockandmeatroll 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, i had to use a stillson wrench in the end to tighten up some old plumbing. Didn't dissemble but had a rag down and tried to work quickly. Dribble leak gone 🎉

@paulross1234 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, worked a treat, just tightened the gland cover & Bob's your uncle & Fannie's your aunt.. 👍

@Shah-Jahan 3 жыл бұрын

Best video on valve leak thanks

@rizvizuhair1483 Жыл бұрын

Hi, it's very useful tips for instant solution. Great information

@paulcadman3562 4 жыл бұрын

Very good cheers !

@shashikantpatel4722 3 жыл бұрын

Very nicely explain 👌

@joelburch5605 3 жыл бұрын

Wish it was as easy as you made it look without water shooting out lol! Still, got the job done, well explained and only cost me 25p in ptfe tape. Spot on!

@bekindandmerciful5145 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous content.

@PrakashRandhawa 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

@hotunhotunhiflodrytraptund5736 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamie, great post, I wish I had a paint tray that went up above the skirting that had a bit of a seal on it!

@philthomas4968 4 жыл бұрын

Masking tape should do for a quick fix...

@MrTheomighty1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I’m going to have a look at my gf’s radiators in the livingroom and kitchen tomorrow as both have started to leak over the last few days, today I’ve been with my mate removing a 1200mm by 600mm double vector as the main front door into his hallway kept hitting it so we’ve put on a 600mm x 700mm and it’s just as hot in his hallway we’ve had to use a plastic snap joint and we don’t know what we’re doing lo but so far no leaks we’ve completely drained the system as it was the last radiator on the system

@roadwarrior8560 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, that's some great tips for tomorrow for me, everyday is a school day!!

@paulburgess5726 Жыл бұрын

Top man had leaking top packing nut bit of PTF job done cheers mukka 👍

@steves1460 3 жыл бұрын

Some good tips there, ta!

@boxingforselfdefence7620 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Great stuff. My valve is old, when I remove the head, as instructed, there's a plastic cog on the top of the spindle which fits into the head for turning. Unless I remove this I can't get the gland nut off but I'm not sure how to remove, whether it should screw off or be pulled off etc. Any thoughts? Thanks again.

@richardowen2159 5 жыл бұрын

Hi,enjoyed the videos thanks. What do you advise for a rounded off bleed screw? Is in the outer panel facing inwards with about an inch clearance between the two. Regards Richi

@Holler86 4 жыл бұрын

You saved me tonight.... tightening the nut to stop the leak. I will be able to sleep tonight, thanks a ton from Canada.

@jasongreen7065 2 жыл бұрын

Helped me sort a leaky radiator valve 👍👍👍

@Game0verFool Жыл бұрын

We had to number 3 and it's fixed now. Thanks very much

@jaluepo 3 жыл бұрын

Golden advice

@MiAnge1ito 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I couldn't get the nut off on towel heater. I opened the longer part, jammed it with that tape using a needle and closed it. Only opened a touch both sides, and it hasn't leaked again today. It was driving me nuts during lockdown 🤪

@lenworth11 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff ... thanks !!

@shedlife1783 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Problem sorted. 👍

@kevinmclaughlin3507 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you helped me solve a leak 👍

@roy64ful 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you saved me a lot of money.

@Jelly-Mack 5 жыл бұрын

I have 8mm microbore under the radiator valve and it leaks from underneath the nut which is about 15mm. Will undoing this nut and wrapping the ptfe tape still work in the same way. I am a bit wary incase i lose the seal altogether and end up with a big leak due to the time its been on and painted over. Thx in advance.