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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’.

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

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.

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!

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!

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

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! 😃

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.

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

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

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

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

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 ..

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

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.

A well made and informative video. Thanks.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

Just perfect in every way . Many many thanks.

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

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

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.

Great video mate, thanks very much!! 👍🏼

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

Saved my bacon once again....many thanks 👍🏼

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

clear and priceless advice and demo, thanks

Saved me so much time, again! Many thanks

Absolutely, very informative. Thank you mate

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

Great advice, explained very clearly. Thank you!!

Great video - great advice Thanks very much

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

Brilliant. Thanks for the help!

Thank you. Interesting and informative video.

Brilliant video as always.

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

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

Massive thank you for this

Thanks, must try this tomorrow

Great clip, thanks

Spot on that mate. Nice one.

Great video, thanks.

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

@plumberparts

4 жыл бұрын

Yes lee!

Always great advice, thank you. Peace brother.

Your a diamon mate! don't know how much you saved me but I didn't even have to pick up the phone!

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

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

@plumberparts

7 жыл бұрын

No worries Nick! Glad to help mate! SUBSCRIBE! ➡️👉 kzread.info 👈⬅️ IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY! 😎

@DavidJones-yq2gs

6 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.

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 🎉

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

Brilliant video, sorted my leak out!

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

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

Thank you for showing good useful video

Job for the morning. Thanks.

Fantastic tutorial 👍

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

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

Best video on valve leak thanks

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

@plumberparts

7 жыл бұрын

No worries dude!

@plumberparts

7 жыл бұрын

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Great vid. Thanks. Sorted me out Big Time

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

Fabulous content.

Spot on. Cheers for the help.

I'am Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos

Well done 👍 very helpful

Top video, cheers pal helped a treat

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!

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

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 ❤

Very nicely explain 👌

Thanks. My radiator valve is leaking and I have exactly what you have that white tape to repair it. But I will have to do that tomorrow now it night now. Thank you . Deeply appreciate your video.

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

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

Thank you, you saved me a lot of money.

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

Some good tips there, ta!

Helped me sort a leaky radiator valve 👍👍👍

Thank you so much you solved my problem.

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

Gotta love this bloke

Golden advice

Very good cheers !

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!

Thanks big help 👍

Great stuff ... thanks !!

This just saved my life!!

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!

Thank you 🙏🏼

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

Thanks. Problem sorted. 👍

Thank you! A cheeky righty-tighty and it was fixed :D

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!

Thank you helped me solve a leak 👍

Whey hey! This may be an older video but it is just quality (as always 😁). Just got a pack of assorted rubber o rings and done this job.... Easy peasy... Lemon squeezy... 😁

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?