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@Cream1968

2 жыл бұрын

Do you really mean I can lose 45 pounds by drinking water at night? 😂😂 Love your videos keep them coming

@canucanoe2861

2 жыл бұрын

No, no, no. Over time you may have to snug it 4 or 5 times and then you won't be able to turn the handle. The correct way is to loosen the packing nut, but don't loosen all the way. Let the water dribble into a cup or on a towel for 20 or 30 seconds. This relieves pressure off the packing material allowing it to absorb water thereby expanding the packing and lubricating the handle shaft. NOW snug the nut until it stops dripping. I usually give it an little extra snug after the drip stops just to be sure, and always back up with another wrench. Signed: A Forty Year Plumber

@eileenpace4522

Жыл бұрын

Hi Silver, do you have a video about what to do when the value thingie inside the tank is spraying a small amount of water after the tank has finished filling?

@mickeyellch4081

Жыл бұрын

Dyi

Can we all take a minute to appreciate the work this man is doing to entertain and educate us. Man thank you very much!.

@SilverCymbal

2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you

@Geniusinventor

2 жыл бұрын

@@SilverCymbal 😃

@thealkymyst

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate the extra work he's generating for us plumbers. Use a second wrench to stabilize the stop body.

@MilkyWayGalaxyy

4 ай бұрын

​@SilverCymbal There was a water main break on my block and immediately after they fixed it, my hot water stopped coming out of all of my sinks but hot water comes out of my shower. There is no way all 3 sinks in my house have a problem. What could stop the hot water from coming out, only cold water comes out of my sinks?? Also, my hot water valve was leaking but I turned the nut and it stopped. But I still have no hot water coming out of all of my sinks?

@safisafari2223

4 ай бұрын

​@@MilkyWayGalaxyy did you give it enough time to run the water til the cold water is out of the hot water pipe and the hot water starts flowing!

Plumbers are underappreciated. The range of expertise is phenomenal if you find a good plumber.

I would suggest always using a backup wrench on the valve body itself just to be safe. It really sucks to cause a new leak when trying to fix an old one. Doesnt take much and sometimes will save a giant headache

@darrylstevens2556

Жыл бұрын

Especially on CPVC.

@virginiatruax291

Жыл бұрын

I'd take one extra leak here over the kitchen sink any day. I mean it's a pain doing the sinks when nothing wants to go on right.

@mariosmith8456

6 ай бұрын

​@@virginiatruax291you can break something in the wall from not backing up on the valve body

@bgrady24

6 ай бұрын

100%. Learned this the hard way a few months ago and it turned into a costly problem.

@anonymousviewer4750

6 ай бұрын

@@bgrady24he says the exact same thing in the video.

This video is a lifesaver. I just spent the last couple weekends fixing a variety of leaks in some old plumbing (the only thing stopping me from installing my new tub and shower.) After basically resoldering all the joints and replacing half the parts, I then realized my last leak was from the valve itself…and I almost cried… This fix worked like a charm! Thank you for saving me from burning my house down for the insurance payout :D

@JusOut4aRip

Жыл бұрын

😅

I have tightened the packing nut on many of valves to stop the leaks. Some multiple times over the years. Works like a charm 🙂

I'm a service technician so I know All about the packing nut trick . I think it's really cool people take the time to show others I've learned a lot from you tube. Great job 👍 Keep up the good work if I ever get stuck on a project I go straight to KZread.

@Stewty1

Жыл бұрын

👏 🙏 That’s nice of you being a service technician to acknowledge the OP sharing this tip to others. So unlike some rude commenters calling us noobs stupid.

@MikeR65

5 ай бұрын

A service technician of what? That’s like saying I fix things.

I replaced a bathroom sink in my old farmhouse. Call waterline was leaking when I turned the shut off valve back on. And I figured it was just an old shut off valve and figured I’d have to deal with it another day. Came across your video and you saved me time and money. Thank you.

This is the exact problem I had after having to remove the toilet to install new vinyl plank flooring and your "easy trick" saved the day. Thanks !!

This algorithm is amazing. I replaced my kitchen sink today. When I was testing for leaks I found my cold valve was leaking. I hadn't seen this video, but tightened that nut anyway. Worked like a charm.

Thanks for sharing. Highly appreciate it. Lots of times simple tricks like this really save the day. Knowledge is power. Sharing knowledge like this is great kindness. Thank you so much!

Pretty amazing, man. I consider myself a decent DIYer but this I did not know. You saved me a bunch of time. Thank you!

Thank you. You are helping more people than you realize.

Was in the verge of calling a plumber. Found this video and this simple tighten operation fixed the leak. THANKS!

Worked like a champ!!! Just tightened a smidge. Did the trick. Thank you!!!

Great fix. I just did mine. Worked like a charm. Thank you.

I am so glad I seen this before I replaced the valve. I can't believe something as simple as that worked. Thank you

Definitely a great, simple, common-sense first step many would miss. I find the valves I'm faced with are so corroded that any movement of the valve kinks the supply line, though.

Excellent video. Excellent info my friend. (And no excessive blabber.) You have a good voice for teaching. I know this trick, but I'm still going to like.

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Just repaired a leaky shutoff valve in like three seconds! Didn't even have to cut the water off!!! Now I can go back and return valve replacement parts to home depot!!!

Great tip for a short term fix. Plan on replacing the valve.

Worked PERFECTLY for my situation. Thanks for the post!

Thank you. I’ll check this on the faucet I was think to replace. Requires turning off the water and draining the water system!

Thanks so much! Tried this before cutting off and replacing valves. Fixed my leaking water valve behind the fridge, much appreciated sir!! It seems turning valves on calcified pipes causes that nut to loosen and leak and just needed tightening back up. Awesome help.

@MikeR65

5 ай бұрын

how often are you turning a valve behind the fridge?

I was just about to take a torch under my kitchen sink and try to sweat off the old valve and decided to look one more time for a solution. I have no doubt that I could have learned to solder copper but I might have started a fire under that tiny sink! Thank you for showing me the actual problem, letting get more life out of the old pipes, and avoiding fire in a small place!

I mentally prepared myself to learn how to solder and prepped my Home Depot cart with all the tools - then I found this. You're a lifesaver

Your videos make me feel like I can fix everything in my house, awesome stuff!

These videos are always helpful. This is exactly what I needed. My wife tells me I better get the plumber here bc there was water leaking. Thank you

Thanks for your helpful videos. I share many with my husband.

Excellent suggestions. I likely would not have thought of doing this first. Thanks!

OMG thank you. The valve to my tub was leaking and this solved my whole issue. Thanks so much

Thank you so much. I believe this is the easiest "fix" I've EVER done!

Once a year you need to fully close then open all valves in your water system. If you ever need to replace them, go with the better type with the hand lever, quarter to half turn on/off.

@armilton01

Жыл бұрын

Good advice! I just learned this! Will save you a headache!

@MikeR65

5 ай бұрын

why would you need to replace the valve? You just repack the stem seal.

I'm learning a lot about plumbing today. Tried to adjust something and made it 'worse' because this leak happened. Thank you for showing me how to fix the leak.

Thank you! I have 4 bathroom toilet shutoff valves. I had two that had small leaks.

Thank you so very much. I was looking to figure out how to replace that valve - I just fixed the leak. ❤❤❤

YES...!! just saved me a 20 mile trip to HD...worked perfect...THANK YOU!

Thank you so much for this!! Solved my problem in just a few seconds.

Great tip. It worked perfectly for me. Thanks for your post!

Thank you. You helped me fixed the leak in my bathroom.

Thank you for your video. It was extremely helpful and much appreciated !

It worked well for my leak. Thank you for sharing!

I have put a piece of paper towel under the valve and checked it for a few days , works good for me .

I prefer the quarter turn mechanisms. They seem to be more reliable. Some really great advice I will be using on my own faucets. Thanks a lot.

@Skilful_basics8

7 ай бұрын

They are. I have no idea why multi turn still exists.

@ralphjones6165

Ай бұрын

Completely agree. All my valves, including at hose bibs are quarter turn. Gate valves can deteriorate over the years if never exercised by occasional closing and opening. Especially if internal corrosion occurs. The corrosion can help maintain leak proof condition, until the valve is exercised and nothing short of replacing the valve can fix the problem.

@percyhawkins716

15 күн бұрын

@@ralphjones6165 Use all different types. For the sake of diversity.

I did just that and my problem is solved. A big thank you.

Thanks so much for this video - it helped me fix my leak quickly.

My housemate and a handyman couldn't stop a leak from the toilet valve. I (definitely NOT a plumber) was able to stop the leak in

Thought I was gonna have to call a plumber. Thank you so much. Like you said it was less than a quarter turn and no more leaks.😊

At 1:42 you can use a second wrench to hold the hex part at the botton of the valve body. And those 1/4 turn valves are called ball valves.

Saved me a Sunday afternoon, Thanks!

I can’t believe I worked! Thank you!

Thank you so much. My husband fixed the leak in 5 minutes with your help.

Thanks for the information 👍. I like the Knipex wrench/pliers, but they are little to expensive for my toolbox.

Worked perfect and very easy. Thank you!!!!!

Great video. Fixed my issue!!! Got to cancel my plumber call.

Thanks for your right to the point videos.

THANK YOU for a very simple and easy to understand explanation! I just saved myself a $150 plumber call.

@allenlovell1604

6 ай бұрын

In my area,it's about $100.- for the call plus parts,which can run about another $75.- or so ! 🤔 Thank goodness, I've got some excellent Christian brothers I can get assistance from to fix some of these problems that creep up over time ! They should really offer new homeowners a course in minor home repairs and have the real estate or the lender pay for it! It'll save them money in the short and long term , I 🤔. Please keep posting these informative DIY videos. You have no idea how many $$ you're helping viewers keep in their wallets or purses !

@user-zn4ki2jb7j

3 ай бұрын

Me too!

Worked like a charm!!! Thanks!

I'd put a wrench on the valve body too to avoid any nasty surprises...

@CasperLD

14 күн бұрын

Was thinking the same

Thank you! Just watched the video and managed the leak I had!

Had no idea, very helpful, thank you!

Great tips, thanks. This would save a lot of time and money.

Worked perfectly. Thank you!

this video & tip saved my bacon. I was just about to have to go get a new valve, shut off the main water supply to my house to repair it, etc. Just would have been a big pain. Valve nut just needed tightened just a pinch.

Props yo!!! You just saved me $335 from the plumber,...LOL I was not going to pay that, but figured I would have some one else do it. Even better, just tighten it....who would of thought...lol You rock and thanks for opening up my eyes.

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO, SAVED ME TIME AND MOEY.

Love watching your videos from MA!

@SilverCymbal

2 жыл бұрын

Always great to have the locals too!

Thank you, this saved me a lot of hassle.

This is so timely. (Or the algorithm has somehow been watching me) Thanks for this well done tutorial.

Thank you so much for all your videos that have proved extremely helpful in my repair efforts. Could you possibly do a video on how to change the above valve to a quarter turn valve? I know it is brass, chrome covered but I don't know what kind of connection it is and if there are any special precautions I need to take with the brass fitting. Thanks

@Krankie_V

2 жыл бұрын

The type of connection depends on the plumbing of your home. The valves are available in several different configurations.

Thank you, Mr. Cymbal.

Thank you for this very helpful video!

Thank you for the quick fix!! :)

Whenever I have the opportunity, I will change out old style valves with new quarter turn ball valves. Sometimes, if that old valve has not been turned in a couple of decades, It will not stop leaking, or it might even break when you try to turn it.

@garymoore8711

2 жыл бұрын

Take the time to replace the packing nut valve with a quarter turn valve. A quarter turn ball valve will last many years longer than the packing nut valve and it won't leak. Itcs either open or closed, no in between, therefore no leaks.

@MikeR65

5 ай бұрын

Don’t listen to Gary Moore . There is no reason to change the valves. you can repack the stem seal in the valve easily! It shocks me the amount of ignorance some homeowners have!

@percyhawkins716

15 күн бұрын

Sometimes it can take up to five or six rolls of duct tape to stop a stubborn leak.

Great simple fixes, kudos

Thanks - this did the trick and I'd been dreading it for months. Figured I'd have to replace the angle valve which would require cutting off the water to the entire house. Barely turned the nut (not even an 1/8th turn) and it was no longer leaking.

@MikeR65

5 ай бұрын

Why on Earth would you replace a valve when you would only need to repack the stem seal?

Thanks so much I was able repair my leaks!

Super well explained, thank you, ill try that right, i have a minor leak since a week, when i turn off the valve it doesnt leak

This is so cool I love it 🤩✌️ Thanks my friend, Big liked 💙💙💙💙💙

This worked! Thank you! 👍

I fixed all the leaks in my older home with this one quick fix...... shut off the water main. My water bill went down a lot too!!

Man if I only knew this sooner lol. Have replaced most of those valves in my home. I guess it’s good that they’re new at least lol.

Wow!’ Exactly what I needed to know!’ Mine’s been leaking for 5 years!’

Excellent - Thank you!!

Thank you these are great tips!

Angle stops are the best fix……thx for you video

Great tip that many don’t know about with a simple packing nut adjustment. These valves are cheap and can easily be replaced with no plumbing or soldering skills just using valves with shark bite connections. 👍🏼

@inspiringbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

@@DDunc1020 I personally don’t need them however it’s another option for people that don’t have experience.

@MikeR65

5 ай бұрын

It would be stupid to replace a valve that would only need to have the stem repacked.

@inspiringbuilds

5 ай бұрын

@@MikeR65 I don’t disagree, they’re cheap enough as well. 👍

fabulous tips. I'll try and maybe save me some hassle

appreciate this great easy fix.

I'll have you know that my version of this fix involves putting a small bowl under the drip, and then leaving it there for the last 11 years. Worked fine so far. :) (yes, I feel dumb that the proper fix is this easy)

@IM-cn1jb

2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂

@itsnoahonfire

4 ай бұрын

I've been using a pot and that leak got out of control now it fills up the pot within a couple weeks so I had to take action and seal it up. Very simple fix I was just being lazy.

Love your videos! Would you mind posting a link to the screw-on spout cap you showed at the beginning?

really helpful! thank you!

❤❤❤😊. This video is very well-made, with easy to follow instructions, and even I not being very mechanically inclined ; nor experienced in household plumbing issues and minor repairs can follow this. My late Dad never taught me anything about plumbing, home wiring, or anything that can happen with a home . I tried several times and wasn't really helpful ; he forbid me from offering any further " Help ! "One time, he was drilling in the crawlspace and threaded a new TV cable through the 🕳, he told me to drop a screwdriver down the hole so he could see it. I did exactly as he required and heard, " Not in my 👁 you stupid idiot; god**** it, you almost poked my eye out, you moron ! " Like I'm supposed to have X-Ray vision to see exactly where he's located underneath ? Tried to help my late Dad with car 🚗 maintenance too and failed that test of " Manhood " as well ! Afterward, it was always my younger brother who assisted my Dad ; I assisted Mom and my StepMoms with cooking and washing dishes !

I just did mine today and it really works, happy to saved a hard earn dollar. Thank you

@SilverCymbal

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

OMG Thank you so much 🙂🙂

Genius! Thank you!

Thank you for your video

Hair, lint, and cobwebs added for realism. Very good advice!

Thanks for this video.

Thanks very much sir🙏