Leaky Shut Off Valve Repair

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Need a Leaky Shut Off Valve Repair? Have you've ever attempted to shut off an older style gate or globe valve? At the first turn, they'll usually start to leak uncontrollably! Not your fault, but some maintenance is definitely in order.
In this video, I'll show my methods for stopping the water quickly as well as some more in-depth methods should a simple tightening fail to do the trick. Leaky shut off valve repair? In some cases, a new valve may be in order, but don't run out to the plumbing supply or home center yet!
Happy Plumbing,
Bob
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@tonym6920 3 года назад

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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@BobsPlumbingVideos 3 года назад

Much Appreciated! Regards, Bob

@shaundonovan2193 Год назад

Better than my trade school back in the 90's. Very few placed teach these techniques anymore. Much Appreciated.

@johnkrim8377 3 года назад

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.👷🏻

@alanotoole2130 3 года назад

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

@williamdyckman9704 3 года назад

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

@paulncvic 2 года назад

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!!

@NSproductionz14 3 года назад

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!

@rocketrider1405 3 года назад

These videos never get old, Bob! Thanks! Stay healthy!

@philstouffer4101 3 года назад

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

@Jensen-Adventures 3 года назад

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

@richardgarcia6108 3 года назад

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.

@melvinlawrence6622 Год назад

I will look forward to your videos the next time I'm in a pressure situation Bob.

@Steve-iu9bd Год назад

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!

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Much appreciated! Thank You!

@SaulHOU 3 года назад

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

@SilverShadow2LWB 2 года назад

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

@alexandermisterio7017 3 года назад

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!

@BobsPlumbingVideos 3 года назад

Thank you!

@sarahb2623 3 года назад

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!

@BobsPlumbingVideos 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

Год назад

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!

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

My pleasure. happy to be of assistance! Bob.

@ozzstars_cars Год назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Thank you Sir!

@cHVF 2 года назад

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.

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@BrettStone_stl 3 года назад

Thank you, Bob, for the MASTER CLASS on this repair -- it has helped boost my confidence that I can do these repairs in my home.

@jonathanlerner7283 3 года назад

that was a great plumbing lesson. Thanks Bob

@prosoloist 2 года назад

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 ;)

@prosoloist 2 года назад

maybe I'll try PACKING it one day. Not fudge packing! haha. Graphite, I guess. It's old school. Late 50s house and definitely original. Thanks again

@nja3224 3 года назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@johnpiccione9648 3 года назад

Great video Bob. Thanks for explaining in laymans terms.

@George_Philbrook 3 года назад

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 🙂

@alanotoole2130 3 года назад

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!!

@alanmcrae8594 3 года назад

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 RU-vid diy video at its best!

@BobsPlumbingVideos 3 года назад

Very much appreciated Alan! Bob.

@Nighthawkrun 3 года назад

Another great instructional video, Thanks, Jim

@brianash5096 2 года назад

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

@nyla3235 Год назад

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.

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

You are so welcome! I appreciate you stopping by! Bob.

@wilko2907 2 года назад

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

@ricashbringer9866 3 года назад

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.

@engrpiman 2 года назад

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.

@johnm3486 2 года назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

Wow, thanks! Bob

@ildikohruza7011 Год назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

👍 Much Appreciated! Thank You. Bob

@quarkster1 8 месяцев назад

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!

@BobsPlumbingVideos 8 месяцев назад

You are welcome! Thanks for the visit! Bob

@cursorfail2280 2 года назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

I appreciate that!

@sparkx251 3 года назад

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

@raoufelgawly1599 2 года назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

Thank you for checking out the video!

@mrkrasker9609 3 года назад

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.

@BobsPlumbingVideos 3 года назад

I agree about the Danco line of cartridges, but not to picky about the stem packing. Thanks! Bob

@jameskringlee8974 10 месяцев назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@brooklynaudit 3 года назад

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

@franktakemori2263 Год назад

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.

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Much. much appreciated Frank, Thank You! Bob

@satishiyer5200 3 года назад

Amazing instructions!! Very informative. Thanks Bob.

@BobsPlumbingVideos 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@sonnyblazer5504 3 года назад

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)

@richvranich2249 Месяц назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos Месяц назад

Wow, thanks! 🙏 Appreciate your trust, my pleasure to help! Bob.

@bobwas4066 3 года назад

WOW so much good information!! Thank You

@kschnake 3 года назад

Excellent video quality and clear thorough instructions.

@BobsPlumbingVideos 3 года назад

Thank you kindly!

@msandmanog 2 года назад

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

@alexmoreno1293 Год назад

Bob, you instructed me well. Thank you

@sullysullivan8120 6 месяцев назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 6 месяцев назад

You are very welcome, glad it was helpful. Thankd for checking it out. Bob

@maxfreeland9050 2 года назад

Bob you saved the day again thanks for a great video

@MichaelGasperi Год назад

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

@brucebo Год назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Much appreciated!

@keithhyde4880 Год назад

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.

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Glad to help

@whiskeytangopapa1232 3 года назад

Very good, exactly the info I was looking for.

@polishpat95 3 года назад

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!

@ForgetU 3 года назад

Very informative video, thanks for the tutorial.

@nindes 2 года назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

Excellent! Glad it helped. Bob

@michaelnelson2951 Год назад

Really a great video on all the things that "do" go wrong. Thanks so much.

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@victorlopez2143 2 года назад

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..

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

Glad it helped

@marianobotello1504 2 года назад

Great explanation. Excellent teaching

@psp777 2 года назад

Very informative... thanks for taking the time to explain this...

@nastyonekenoby 3 года назад

You just save me a good amount of money. I greatly appreciate it. Thanks

@BobsPlumbingVideos 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@DdotNejtleo 26 дней назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 25 дней назад

Thanks for sharing My pleasure to help, thanks so much for checking out the video. Much appreciated!

@osu895 Год назад

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.

@westinghouse13 Год назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Glad it helped!

@gh50hill1 Год назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Thank You for stopping by! Bob

@wilson3707able 5 месяцев назад

Excellent educational video. Precisely to the point. Thank you

@BobsPlumbingVideos 5 месяцев назад

Thank You for checking out the video!

@bryanw1418 2 года назад

Awesome awesome video Bob! Learned a ton, thank you!

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@samtradder7590 2 года назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

So nice of you

@charleneyu8281 Год назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

You're welcome!

@throatpunch4789 3 года назад

Thanks Bob your a life saver!!

@vingianni 2 года назад

Vinnie D Well done, you are excellent in content & presentation.

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

Thank you kindly!

@mohawkmike142 2 года назад

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.

@Joseph-eh2oq 3 года назад

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.

@frankliu9503 3 года назад

Very helpful information. Thanks

@spreaddead 2 года назад

This is great. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@knighthvac4876 3 года назад

Great information , Thank you !

@Horzzo 2 года назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

Very Cool 😎

@arturotorres6437 Год назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Wow, thank you! Happy New Year to you and your family! Bob.

@marianobotello1504 2 года назад

Great explanation. Great teaching.

@ljunes Месяц назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos Месяц назад

Glad it helped, thanks for taking the time to check out the video!

@kaimln Год назад

Great video, GREATER ACCENT! Much love from Chicago!

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Wow, thanks!

@nickcollins7568 3 года назад

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

@SpencerMcDonald12601 2 года назад

Worked like a charm! Thanks

@shaundonovan2193 Год назад

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.

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Glad to help

@capiberra4118 Год назад

Very useful knowhow & info. Thanks!

@abelabner Год назад

Great explanation!!! Very interesting and informative

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Thank you! Much appreciated. Bob

@lkjhgfd885 3 года назад

Very helpful, saved me a handy man/plumber call!

@BobsPlumbingVideos 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@scutte2000 2 года назад

Thanks I have this problem currently, will try repacking

@philh.7100 2 года назад

Hi Bob Excellent video. I work in the plumbing department of one of the big box stores and often get questioned about repairing valves. I’ll be telling them all to check out your videos from now on.

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

Thank You much appreciated! Thanks for checking out the video, Bob.

@user-tx2yt2nh8k Месяц назад

YOU ARE SO EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR. THANK YOU

@BobsPlumbingVideos Месяц назад

I appreciate that! Glad it was helpful👍

@nctrackrat 2 месяца назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 месяца назад

Great job! Appreciate you stopping by! Bob.

@elvisperez7723 3 года назад

Very helpful buddy. Thank you.

@therealfieldingfowle Год назад

This helped me quite a bit thank you very much!

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Thanks for stopping by the channel!

@humanityrising9378 Месяц назад

Very informative and interesting video! Excellent!

@BobsPlumbingVideos Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Many Thanks!!

@bodybywill 2 года назад

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

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 года назад

Glad I could help

@ehdurtschi Год назад

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!

@BobsPlumbingVideos Год назад

Great tip!

@ehdurtschi Год назад

@@BobsPlumbingVideos After I watched this video I was working on my water softener and one valve was leaking so I tightened the packing nut and NO LEAK!! Thanks! I knew this but always seem to forget it for a while!