Video showing swapping this valve out for a ball valve with press fittings. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2Z3p7OBfZOck7Q.html

@kcirful

2 жыл бұрын

That would be the way to go if you have the water main at the curb off. Crazy to work with that 100 year old valve.

@superexperiments3155

2 жыл бұрын

Can't you use a good thread sealant instead of teflon packing cord?

@stevenmobley5882

2 жыл бұрын

Saw the title and came here to see why a ball valve wasn't the suggested fix. Gate valves aren't even up to code anymore in a lot of areas due to this problem. They work best when used regularly, while a ball valve doesn't care much if you leave it open or closed for most of its life. The exception is those smaller 1/4 turn valves on toilets, sinks, and other water supplies. Those smaller ball valves have weak stems and are small enough that scale becomes a much greater problem. The stems break or the scale keeps them from closing all the way if you don't use them every now and then with hard water supplies. I always make sure I have a spare 1/4 turn valve whenever I need to close those smaller valves.

@NamTran-he5zs

2 жыл бұрын

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@NamTran-he5zs

2 жыл бұрын

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I am baffled by the majority of the comments. He obviously made this video for the vast amount of people who have no plumbing skills or tools and are too flat broke to afford a professional. This is a fantastic detailed affordable solutions help video for all of us who don't currently have other choices. Thanks.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

💯👍

@swampk9

2 жыл бұрын

Right on brother. On top of the things you mentioned, I have a 3-year-old at the house that I'm minding while the wife is at a meeting. I needed a quick and dirty way to fix this and this did exactly that.

@LuisLarreaJr

2 жыл бұрын

Baffled that he's suggesting to do something while the water may be on, on the main shut off? The last thing a poor person wants is an unexpected flood that requires a call to the city to resolve. If any shutoff is deserving of an exorbitant price plumbers charge, it's this one.

@billyj9168

2 жыл бұрын

Well if you don't have a $50 for tools and parts or $150 for a plumber you shouldn't messing with plumbing opening a can of worms there. 8x out of 10 if you have a problem with a leaky valve they will always leak until replaced.

@brianthompson8221

2 жыл бұрын

Well he forgot the most important point. NEVER attempt this repair unless the water has been turned off.

This is the real reason I respect and like your videos…they feel real/authentic, because you allow for uninterrupted situations and mistakes to happen. Does not feel or appear scripted like so many others. This allows my ability to trust and believe in what your education provides. Thank you & cheers

@bobb.6393

Ай бұрын

AI is not our friend

Dude you’re a life saver. I was about five minutes away from calling a 24hr plumber and this video helped me fix the leak. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You’re the man. 👍

I had a plumber look at my water shutoff cause it wouldn't shut off water all the way, and he said I had to replace the valve and completely change out my copper pipe cause he would have to cut out the valve. And now I know, all it needs is the valve cleaned and replace the gasket. This is why it sucks being a woman , guys trying to rip me off . As a woman home owner, I have to be Ms Fixit, so these self help videos are awesome so learn from. Thanks for posting!

Tip from a 30+ yr. Plumber: When opening a globe/gate any type multi-line valve that stays on for long periods of time, open all the way, then back off about 1/2 a turn. Helps to keep mineral build-up from between internal parts by giving more space between surfaces, preventing seizing or breaking when you have to shut it off.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, thanks for the help Gary 👍

@Methodical2

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting fact. I always do this because I never like having any type of valve like this all the way open...not because of the build up, but because I did not want it to get stuck open. I do this on everything. Good to know.

@jdog4534

2 жыл бұрын

27 years commercial plumbing experience here and i concur with Gary.

@snakedike

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the tip. When I was in engineering school decades ago one of the professors told us that gate valve should be all the way open or all the way closed. But I learned a long time ago that the guys in the field have more reliable advice than the academics.

@jdog4534

2 жыл бұрын

@@snakedike the gate can cause cavitation which wears out the gate making it not able to make a complete seal. That's why they're not meant to be metering or regulating valves. However, over time, the seat fills up with so much crap that it doesn't make a full seal anyway no matter what. The globe valve is actually designed for metering... Or rather, metering was one of the functions included in the design of the globe valve.

Thank you for not editing for a grand tada!!! Moment of perfection and showing us all aspects of what can happen especially for us who are DIY’ing it

I woke up to a flooded kitchen this morning. Came home from work this evening and found your video and method #1 solved my leak problem for now! Thank you for sharing!

Understanding the possible ways the leaks happen in older plumbing is great to know. Nice complete and detailed video on this globe valve leak.

Your DIY home repair videos are consistently among the very best on the whole "tube". Clear explanations, good video and audio, and 100% relevant. Thanks...

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, appreciate the kind words and we don't plan on slowing down any time soon 👍

Thank you for the video. It is just what I was looking for. It will work with other cutoff valves in the house as well. Funny how many people didn't watch until the end of the video where you stated that you were planning to do the ball valve replacement when you installed the water heater - or maybe they couldn't resist saying how they would have done it. Great video!!

Great video, I was holding my breath most of the time while you work working through it! That's what I'll be doing on my old house to be able to shut the water off to replace the dishwasher. Thanks again

Great help! I had a problem of water dripping from the valve after I shut off the main valve and turned back on. I went Lowes and was told I will need to cut of pipe and replace the whole thing. Then I searched on KZread and found your video. I used the first easy way. Amazingly, water dripping was stopped immensely. I was so happy it was such an easy fix. Thank you so much for your step by step tutorial video!

I’ve done this repair several times in my 50 year old house. A couple of times I did the full three step repair the way you did, then I got smarter. I cutout the original shutoff valves and replaced them with ball valves. They are about $10 but they won’t leak and they can completely shut off the water with just a quarter turn. When the handle is inline with the pipe it’s full on. When the handle is at 90 degrees to the line then it is fully off. The ball valve is the way to go! 👍🏻👍🏻 Great video!

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, completely agree and actually will be swapping this valve out to a ball valve later this week when I install the water heater. So much better!

@dakotbeastj

3 жыл бұрын

@@EverydayHomeRepairs can you do a video on the replacement as well if you do it?

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

@@dakotbeastj For Sure!

@stroys7061

3 жыл бұрын

@@pauledwards3325 I did not. I will look into it. Thanks

@garykrell2058

2 жыл бұрын

On the new ball valves certain brands have a packing nut that will leak you just have to tighten it usually no further problem

Thanks so much for this video, Scott. I was down in my crawlspace looking at some pipe work I did a few weeks ago to make sure nothing was leaking and when I shined my flashlight over to my main water shut off valve I saw it was leaking pretty good. I looked online about how to potentially fix this and came across this video and it was the packing nut that came a little loose when I was opening and closing the valve so it was an easy fix.

This is exactly what I needed to watch! I discovered the main shutoff valve on my well system was dripping. I was all set to tear the whole valve apart, and had started letting the pressure out of the tank to do so. Then the thought hit me, "Maybe I should consult my trusted advisor KZread." (I have fixed many things around the house from what I learned from YT videos, the lasted being my dishwasher). The first step shown in this video, simply tightening the nut around the valve stem, worked like a charm, as I was able to give it over half a turn, after which the valve became bone dry. Thank you for saving me from my impulse to go way too invasive, which I'm sure would have caused me massive issues, which I would be dealing with this very minute.

Thank you for stepping up and pointing out the problems with the second level repair and a stuck nut. I learned something, and that is what I watched for. Thank you!

The beauty of this video is that you have educated me to understand what the cause of the leak might be, even if I am not confident enough to go through all the steps to fix it. I am in a better position now than what I was before I watched it to know at what point I might need to call a plumber. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and the effort to make and post this brilliant video!!

Thank you! I had success at Step 1!! Thank you for alleviating my stress about my leaky tap with a very doable solution.

Step 1 seems to have resolved my value leak. This saved me from calling a plumber. Thank you!

I want to thank you for this detailed video. I had to work in a small crawl space under the house where the faucet leaked. Thankful for the torque warnings. The leak stopped because of your instructions .THanks!

For those who live out in BFE where it’s a 2-hr drive to the hardware store, self-reliance is a must, and this type of video where I get to have someone else’s pain be my gain, is quite valuable. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for this video!!!! It's been one thing after another on this home ownership journey, and I was almost in tears over the water valve. I didn't know that the nut on the valve could be turned 😳 I tried it and it stopped leaking! Thank you so much!

I love the two "tech tips" of how to remove the handle with your adjustable open end wrench (aka "Crescent wrench"), and the use of heat to assist removal of this style of bonnet. Many thanks, and thank you for your expert tips!

Best teaching video ever! Perhaps a little long, but exceptionally clear for the average person who is particularly not handy.

As a landlord and “reluctant” handy woman I find myself consuming a lot of these types of videos. Yours are on my top list and I think I have watched all your videos , even ones that I don’t need, and I always get something useful. Thank you for taking the time to film and edit these videos. In my hometown there is a shortage of handymen and the ones that are available make you wait all day for them to show up and they are very very expensive.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Beatriz, thanks so much for your comment and you are exactly the viewer I envision when making these videos so it is great to hear you are finding the videos useful. Best of luck on the rentals and we will keep the videos coming 👍

@peter-pg5yc

3 жыл бұрын

Average is 86 dollars an hour.. Nation wide on the web..also on web is cost in your area zip code..

@allanguzman2025

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Beatriz, may I ask what state do you live in that handymen are scarce? I am looking to move from a big city and being a handyman myself, I am interested in knowing what states are in need. Thanks so much.

@dpz9872

2 жыл бұрын

@@allanguzman2025 I wanna know myself. I'm abandoning California just like anyone else with common sense. And I'll never look back.

@jimsyhammond

2 жыл бұрын

So you wanted a plumber to turn up instantly? Ha! Same day service is pretty good...isn't it?

It is always satisfying to see a very problematic issue brought back to original functionality.

I do not know anything about plumbing and this video I found perfect for my basic understanding about valves . Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to create this video with simple explanations and example video of the valve components. Once you understand how something is put together and operates, it makes it much simpler to attempt a repair. I watched your video because I was planning work on a downstream fixture shutoff valve but wanted to plan for the worst if my main valve started leaking after years of no operation. I do have several other globe valves in the system that are slowing leaking through the packing and creating calcium stalactites. I've delayed tackling the fix because I figured the only solution was a soldered replacement, but this enlightened me to the additional options. I've never repacked a value but plan to get some Teflon rope packing and giving this a try now. Thanks!

Quick tip of the day for you . Take two wrenches 1 on body 2nd on nut and they should be slightly offset to eachother. Now wrapping hand around both squeeze together . More powerful and no strain on pipes . Happy plumbing and it works for tightening as well .

@johnbower

2 жыл бұрын

Martin Miller, Yes exactly the best way to slacken a tight nut, then when the nut does suddenly slacken there is no sudden movement to what ever the nut is attached to.

@choo1me477

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great trip for loosening period

@gilbzmusic7186

Жыл бұрын

don't squeeze together! one is a vise and should be held stationary, the one holding the valve body, or pipe assembly. the other hand supplies proper torqueage

GREAT video. I love the 3 step process of elimination because that's always what happens to me!

Thank you! This is exactly the visual I needed before opening up my own leaky valve. Well explained, well filmed. In response to the negative commenters: yeah, maybe add a disclaimer in future videos to make sure viewers have the tools and knowledge to shut off at the curb before messing with the valve. But then again, you can't hold everyone's hand all the time!

I’m GLAD you finally mentioned the “Ball Valve” ….That is a serious TIME SAVER in the future! I have them on almost everything in the house. As well as on my irrigation lines!

Finally someone who is not trying to scare us into calling plumber for everything. Thank you for the tutorial!

@troyporter3825

Жыл бұрын

exactly! some of these comments are so DUMB and brainless...its exhausting

He was showing how to stop the leak on a globe valve ! This good to know. Not everyone can afford to call a plumber and switch out to a ball valve.

@raulgutierrez5920

3 жыл бұрын

🤔🤔You no need to be a plumber to to put a new valve!!👍👍

@stevenbernstein1978

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Maintenance every 60 years hardly warrants a replacement with a ball valve.

@Susan70003

3 жыл бұрын

@@raulgutierrez5920 do you have a video to show us how?

@raulgutierrez5920

3 жыл бұрын

@@Susan70003 video for what?Are you a!!👶🧠

@taxidude

3 жыл бұрын

@@raulgutierrez5920 There would be pipe cutting involved! A new flat washer is far simpler.

It’s videos like this and people like yourself that make KZread great! This was very helpful and saved me a lot of headache.

Perfect. Just needed step 2. Saved a bunch of money. Box wrench 3/4”, flat head screw driver and channel locks were all I needed. Purchased graphite Teflon rope seal at Lowe’s. Did both valves and replaced the washer hoses while I was at it. Hardest part was removing the old Teflon from the valve cap (also used an ice pick for that). Took maybe a hour. Valve was installed 40 years ago when house was built. Good as new now!! Thanks!

Just a thought. When removing the bonnet nut especially since it is so hard to get off and hard to secure the pipe just holding it with your hand, I would suggest after you check for leaks, then with all water valves shut off in the house to go to the meter and make sure it's not moving, just in case that cranking on the pipe jarred something loose or caused a leak behind the wall. Great repair video you made here !

I’m a complete novice at plumbing. This video saved me. Thank you and Thank God for KZread.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Here to help!

This was a lifesaver. The main water shutoff valve was leaking in my bedroom. I was able to get it fixed within 20 minutes thanks to this video before it caused serious damage to my floor.

Thank you sooo much!! I'm a complete novice in the middle of learning how to maintain my own home. Your video was easy to see, easy to understand, and educational. 🎉

If you’re using a wrench to turn any thing on a valve, you should have another wrench or Vice grip to prevent all that torque transferring to the pipe which could create a leak at another joint or fitting.

@chrisclarke7828

2 жыл бұрын

Before opening a main valve you should also open at least one domestic tap.

@you2449

2 жыл бұрын

!!

@RadioRich100

2 жыл бұрын

Your right about this. You need to oppose the other wrench.

@cmpremlap

Жыл бұрын

🎯🎯🎯 back-up wrench

@andrewbonthius787

Жыл бұрын

Yes. That is a basic rule. I had two goofballs installing a new clothes washer and one of them broke the cpvc connection because he didn't stabilize it with another wrench. Not surprisingly he said "Oh this has hsppened before." Yeah because he keeps making the same mistake. Then he blamed the break on corrosion! I called Home Depot where I had purchased the machine, and immediately got a refund of $150. Then I still had to the repair myself.

Just something that I thought some of you might like. I am a carpenter/handyman and what I have been installing for some customers is a 3 valve system for their main shutoff. I install 2 ball-valves with a water spigot in between. This way you can use the spigot to drain the house and if you need water while your house is shut off you can still use the spigot. I got the idea years ago when a customer wanted to shut off the house before going on vacation but also wanted to drain the pipes in case the furnace stopped working and didnt want the pipes to freeze

@supersteve1224

Жыл бұрын

great idea.....seriously. if i may, why not save yourself and the customer the cost of the third valve and purchase a shutoff with side drain? that way you can do as your method with getting cold water at least while house is shut off and the second valve can assist with draining the home along with opening a few taps and flushing the water closets.

@WayneWhittenhall

Жыл бұрын

Great idea.

I liked the level of detail as so many diy videos leave out crucial steps. I also spend time looking at comments to see if there are any essential steps the video may have overlooked. Thanks

Great video from beginning to end. Acually showing what you can do. Then what you should really do. Thnx.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger.

Nicely presented, and that scene of more leaks than ever? that's always my issue.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, globe valves are tough. If you have the option swapping out to a ball valve is a great option.

I Love you!!! I have had a leak for months and a plumber is hard to find. I wondered if I could fix it on my own (not being a plumber). I watched your first thing to try and went and got some tools and it worked. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

This is the first time in my life that the first suggestion (tighten packing nut) worked for me! Thanks for the helpful video!

For the second and third method, here's a valuable hint: add waterproof grease to the packing cord and to the threads as it will greatly improve seal and make turning the register off and on easier.

@robertcoleman9225

2 жыл бұрын

You must be a real plumber like me. I had forty years in it and very few plumbers I know use plumbers grease. It makes the world of difference when it comes to leaks, also put some on the packing, helps it compress more . Turn the nut back and fourth till it is packed. Good luck boys don't want to give all the trade secrets.

@NorseGraphic

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertcoleman9225 You _must_ give away all the secrets. 😁 When I was helping out a friend when he was working on the plumbing, I was more of a helper watching with interest what he did (my background is in electric installation, not plumbing). He applied a grease in addition to the seal. The best connections are soldering, but if you can't do that, threads with seal and grease is the way to go.

@michaelhall7921

Жыл бұрын

@@robertcoleman9225 65 years = soft white string and silicone grease The plumber was over 60 so that's a long time that's been used to very good effect. = over 100 years no doubt. Steam manganesite impregnated cord......... These young guys need a lesson or three? Many a Gate Valve has o rings as shaft seals anyway? Belmont valves =used to take ages digging out the boss white & hemp , where a new pair of o rings should have been.. dear dear dear dear dear!

@laurabeaumont3593

8 ай бұрын

​@@michaelhall7921what about soft white string and candle wax

@jameswordenjr.7628

4 ай бұрын

Silliness works very well and is also waterproof.

I use Baking Soda, lime juice and an old toothbrush to clean sediment deposits in faucets, bibs, and valves like the one you were dealing with. Those ingredients are safer to use than acids. I also use the same ingredients to clean jewelry and the battery terminals and posts (wash with water afterwards) on my vehicles. As a personal preference, I would use ball valves instead of globe or gate valves. Just make sure to remove the handles (to prevent galvanic corrosion) and leave them nearby the valve for when needed.

Thank you! You just saved my sanity in a moment of severe panic and aggravation. Much appreciated!

When adding your packing material, you want to start and stop your cord at almost the same point. This makes it where you have almost exactly the same amount of packing material all the way around the stem. An uneven pack will leak due to the material being thicker on one side versus the other. In your example, you have 3 layers on the back in the first wrap and then added 2 more layers to that side and had 2 and 1 layer in the front half. This means that you had almost twice as much packing material on the back of the valve stem than the front. Also, using a second wrench / large pliers to hold the base of the valve to keep from torquing it is much preferable to just trying to hold it with your hand. This gives you the ability to hold the torque you are applying against a similar torque as you can hold each at about the same distance from the pivot point. When applying heat, remember that the joints holding the pipes together are solder joints. They are heat activated and heating from the bottom of the valve body when where you need to apply the heat is at the top has a chance to heat up those connections causing a failure / leak. Wrapping the joints with wet washcloths is another safety step in making sure to not transfer heat to them.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, really appreciate all the feedback!

@billsmith2212

3 жыл бұрын

Great information . I am a DIY car guy . I ALWAYS use TWO wrenches . Too many plumbers are SLOBS . I have seen videos where they NEVER deburr pipes after cutting . I even deburr NEW fittings in case of a rough edge . I have seen them use LARGE Channel Lock pliers on small bleeder fittings that are best suited for 1/4" drive or similar . What would a few ADJUSTABLE wrenches cost if you don't own a set ? And after sweating a fitting , let it cool BEFORE wiping it off . First to avoid shocking the hot solder with a wet rag and second to remove excess flux which is acidic and can corrode over time . So much for " Master Plumber " on the truck ! But they demand $ 150.00 or more an hour and grossly inflate the parts prices . They charged a lady in a small store over TRIPLE the cost on a small grease trap !

@mikenelson4136

2 жыл бұрын

@@billsmith2212 guess you’re a Master Plumber.

@johnbower

2 жыл бұрын

@@billsmith2212 well said

@peperodriguez9961

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks all you guys well said I'm not a plummer but you all save me money 😉 cause a plumber a expensive. Is

When doing step 1, I would recommend a wrench on the bonnet nut before tightening the packing nut. Relieves stress on the pipes. Also step 3, hold the body of the valve body with adjustable "water pump" pliers when loosening the bonnet nut for less stress on the pipes. DIYer.

Nice video, very simple and this person explains everything needs to be done when cleaning or replacing parts on a water supply valve. Thanks

I would have swapped the valve out immediately. I have never used the Teflon rope thing. Nor knew it existed. Tighten the nut to stop leak was known. But if it didn't work, just change it. Which is what you are doing. Thank you for your knowledge. It is staying with me for sure! 👍

@1:26 Just want to add, if you're tightening up that old packing nut, PLEASE support the pipe and valve with your other hand! When you're really cranking on those old, corroded nuts you can bend/snap/break your unsupported copper pipe and make things so much worst. Hold the pipe with your other hand to keep the piping and valve stationary while youre torquing on the nut.

With the bonnet removed, take a look at the valve seat for pitting. If pitted, a valve seat grinder can quickly resurface the area. (Seat grinders cannot be used on all types of glove valves. Seat grinders are low cost.) If not repaired, the valve will have to closed more tightly and the rubber seal replaced more often.

Man, you saved me today. Your step 1 worked for me like a breeze. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Watching this video literally just saved me a $800 bill from the first suggested solution. Was on the phone with the plumbers and watched this video and fixed it. Thankfully got to call the back and tell them it’s all good. Thank you!!!

As others noted, I would have replaced the valve. However, as a DIY homeowner, this is extremely valuable learning the ins and outs of the valve. Thank you!

@kevinrenn9123

2 жыл бұрын

I've always preferred to replace the valve, but there are times where it's impossible or really difficult without a lot of work. I've never repaired a valve like this before so it's nice to add this technique to my toolbox

I would strongly recommend using two wrenches especially for the novice. Grab valve with second wrench.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

agreed, thanks for the feedback Ken.

@user-vr2tx4tt6b

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, back up all wrench action on pipes... always.

@NativelyBornAmerican

3 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@im1who84u

2 жыл бұрын

I do it that way all the time.

@johnchonka2052

2 жыл бұрын

Also I highly recommend to tighten the packing nut with the main water shut off. It can be very risky with the water live under pressure you can cause a major leak/crack the packing nut especially old parts

Thank you so much. the first step took care of my leak. I know nothing about plumbing. Your video saved me alot of hassel.

Step 3 should alway best dealing with this issue. Great video sharing how stopped leaks. For toilet and bathroom sink, have exactly the same problems. No open spaces, a tiny bathroom, valve under toilet tank and valve underneath enclosed sink, impossible for welding nor solders. No solder, just replaced new valves, but only partial. Removed stem valve-flat and installed new stem valve-flat, because stem corrosive and weaken.

always good to have a second wrench/pliers on the base nut holding it in the opposite direction to avoid strain on the valve/pipe.

Great info. I like to replace all parts that I can, stem and other parts.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

If you have the space and time you might want to also consider swapping out to a ball valve as compared to the globe valve. Ball valve will dramatically reduce the issue moving forward. 👍

Another outstanding video!!! Straight forward with no BS or showmanship! Many thanks.

Great help… -19 feels like -30 and the water pipes in the house are frozen. Played with the main valve and bam! Starts to leak heavily… thanks to you , now it is solved with your help…

For soaking the mineraled piped with vinegar it works really well if you get a paper towel or cloth soaked in vinegar then wrapped around the pipe.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for the feedback.

Great video! Packing cord..... Learned something new

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Here to help 👍

Sir, you made my day , my water main faucet has same issues, but now i know what to do, thanks to your lesson on plubming and the electrical lessons too, hurra hurra, i salute you for being a good teacher! from Miguel A in Lorain, Ohio

I had a dripping shutoff valve and could see a couple of threads so I tightened the packing nut and that fixed it! Thanks so much. Had it fixed in two minutes.

VERY WELL EXPLAINED. Well done!

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That a good way to fix leak , most times I find that valve won't shut all water off cause set and inside need replaced also

@victry1nolan319

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what happened to us. The valve looked old just like in the video. So we had to replace!

Lucky for me, your first tip worked for both of the main shutoffs that leaked yesterday after having been turned back on after I had updated my toilet shutoff valve and flapper. Thanks so much!!

He is a teacher,he is trying to give us many options to get the job done and you choose what is best for you . Your videos save me a lot of money.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and support 👍

This was great to see, and thank you. There might be times when this can help me. But if you can shut the water off at your curb, why wouldn't you just replace the valve with a new 1/4 turn one??

Nice work! Thanks for the tips. May God Bless.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Bro I must say I really appreciate your videos, I just buy my house and your videos are helping me out a lot with work around the house.

Thank you, that worked. My basement was flooded because of the drop. carpet was all wet. Your video helped me fix it in 2 min.

Thanks for your information I appreciate you 🙏

Whenever you shut off the water, its a good idea to remove your aerators from all your faucets before run the water again through the faucets so you can flush out any debris that may have been dislodged in the process. While you're at it and while the water is still off, open all faucets (hot and cold) and a hose bib to drain all the water out of any dead leg type of air chambers that may have been installed to deal with any water hammer issues. The idea is that the dead leg will trap air in the end of the line which will absorb any water hammering, and it will. However, within a few months, all that air is absorbed into the water, making it useless against water hammer. There's no guarantee that a system has air chambers in it but its a good possibility and it won't take long to try. To resurface brass on brass mating surfaces, you can use emery cloth backed by plate glass and lap it flat. You can also anneal one surface with a torch but be careful with those threads. I would go with teflon tape or an o-ring first. As a very last resort, you could solder the parting seam. But you didn't get that from me....

@barbaraking2480

2 жыл бұрын

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@glenfry5871

Жыл бұрын

Only need to remove one aerator at highest point in the house where you purge the air from the system. Or you can just run a tub where there is no aerator.

Thank you!! I was trying to replace a different water line and had to shut it off which of course caused a leak. Didnt have time to go pick up the packing material but I used liquid teflon (sort of like pipe dope) and it actually worked!! Saved me from calling off work to get this fixed for the day.

Greatly appreciate your video.. Had water spraying all over the place and your solutions saved the day!! Thank you for providing such a informative and concise guide!!

I don't know if this applies to some types of faucets but I was always taught to open the valve fully not just part way. I'm not sure if this is correct on water fittings but by opening the valve fully it also helps to seal the stem. The only upper seal that I see on that fitting is the packing at the top so maybe this doesn't apply. Great information, and I think this should take the fear out of messing with this type of faucet. 👍

@canebro1

Жыл бұрын

When first opening a valve, especially a water main, opening part way allows a slower water pressure build up in your system. If you open it all the way, then the initial water rush could break every faucet in your house. One exception here is if you have a back-flow preventer, as that might keep tripping with partial water pressure; but even in this case you don't want to jam the valve open, just a slow but steady opening is fine. Now, once the system is filled, you should fully open the valve. Again, I will caveat, that with a multi-turn valve like in the video, back it off a 1/2 or 1/4 turn, as it will help prevent the valve from being stuck in the on position. It will still be 99% open, which is close enough to still quality as "fully" open.

@frankconklin5871

Жыл бұрын

@@canebro1 8th

Had a leaking faucet underneath a sub-floor. Wanted to put in a ball valve but would have been Extremely difficult to change out.due to pipelines and hvac ductwork. $2.59 worth of washers, several trips back and forth to the hardware store, and 3:00hrs of my time fixed the problem. Wondering what a licensed plumber would have charged. Thanks!

Learning so much. A lot of the old school valves can be rebuilt as you show.

Thanks for the advice on this! Its so simple yet it never occurred to me to tighten up the damn nut just a little bit and the water stopped leaking immediately!

Good information. Thank you. 👍🏼

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

This was really cool, thank you

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Been doing this for a good while. You are very good at explaining for individuals not too familiar with this. Real situations. Ditto for your electrical how to videos. Good job pal.

Patience of a saint. You give flippers a good name.

Thanks for an Amazingly detailed video! I now have the knowledge and feel confident that I can repair all of the old leaky valves in my house!

I was holding my breath while you were loosening that valve part and the pipe was flexing.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

😅 have to work in a little drama

Great technique.!

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you! It worked, quarter turn and leaking stopped. You saved me a plumber!

Excellent thank you! I was just about to replace two valves and I think this is all that I need to do! Once again thank you for taking the time to show us!

One important note. If this is the MAIN shut off valve (does not appear to be so) you would have to call the water company to get water shut off from outside. Then you will have to 1. Pay $ and 2. show your license...not every city has a self-service shut off outside your home.

Great videos. Liked & subscribed.

@EverydayHomeRepairs

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel!

Saved my life! Had a pretty major leak just before going to bed. Tighten the nut and it stopped!

@EverydayHomeRepairs

Жыл бұрын

😅 nice!

Many thanks Scott. One of my globe valves feeding an outside hose faucet started leaking badly when I re-opened it after this last winter. I live in Michigan and shut off outside water in late November, reopening in early April to avoid the worst of winter. This Spring, the valve that is worst for access - it sits above a finished area in the basement - sprung a leak after 22 years of use. I was ready to remove it (through a 6x6 spring loaded access panel - that would be a tough job!) but watched your video first and was able to fix the leak with your first suggestion: a ¼ turn of the pack nut! Thanks a bunch!