Just done this. Cost 50p for ptfe tape rather the £100 for a plumber. Top man

Thanks so much for sharing this. From mild panic to problem solved in the space of five minutes.

Very clear demonstation. Worked like a charm. Two dripping valves now bone-dry. Many thanks!

That's great , saving money and the confidence to do jobs yourself is what it`s all about. Kind regards, al.

You're a life saver! Not literally, but your videos have helped me fix a stuck mixer tap and a leaking rad valve now and probably saved me a lot of cash! Thanks for uploading these, much appreciated.

@dereton33

9 жыл бұрын

Nick Banks No problem Nick. Al.

This is the 2nd time you have come to my rescue...Cheers Al

I really just wanted to say how invaluable your information has been to the problems ive struggled with now i can use this detail to fix things 😀 thankyou so very much nick

Thank you so so much! Just moved into a place a couple of months ago and I'm on my third leak. Exactly as you described, with the water leaking out of the valve. No more expensive plumbers...I'm off to get someplumbing tape!!

I just fixed a leaking radiator valve with the help of your brilliant video. Pressure in combi boiler stays up again and the house is cosy and warm for the winter to come.Thank you so much!

@dereton33

8 жыл бұрын

+Salma Nina Iqbal No problem. Al.

90 year old parents. Christmas Eve. Job done. You are an absolute legend, mate. Thank you!

@dereton33

Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍 Thanks you for the donation.

Your videos are great, never touched any plumbing before but having to move some old rads in a house to fit new joists so watched your other video. Went to do it and nearly every valve leaked so this too has been a massive help. Thank you

@dereton33

8 жыл бұрын

+Ryan Smith No problem Ryan.

Thanks. I am clueless at DIY but I just used your tip and it has worked ! Saved me a stack of cash!

Yes Mr Dereton33 this was a great fix. I did it the other night and it sorted things out a treat. It saved me the hassle of ringing my central heating care company and arranging a fix. BOB ON FELLA.

@dereton33

9 жыл бұрын

Kiers L No problem, Al.

Sir - I salute you! I've never had much confidence with plumbing but you inspired me to fix the dripping valve in my bedroom. It's fine now and cost a total of 69p (PTFE tape from Wilkos). Without your help, I'd be £50 down and several sleepless nights. You are a Prince among men!

Absolutely brilliant. Just turned on a radiator that's been off for forever and it began leaking. This video got it fixed in minutes. Thank you so much!!

@dereton33

2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

Many thanks Al, rad valve started dripping all over the carpet after I opened it again after painting the radiator. Thought I was going to have to call a plumber out but your easy to follow video had me sorting it out in 5 mins (luckily I had some ptfe tape underneath the bath) Would never have tackled this without your video.

@dereton33

10 жыл бұрын

No problem glad you sorted it ok. Al.

Big thanks to you and your excellent videos. Clear instructions, calmly delivered. I have watched a few of them now and they always save the day. In my area plumbers are charging £80 per hour so simply cannot afford them at the moment. So I think a donation is in order.

@dereton33

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Perfect... That was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

Thanks!!That worked a treat, saved a small fortune, and a heap of time and hassle, even had the PTFE tape in, so had it fixed and radiator back in use 10 min after watching your video. Thanks again!!

@dereton33

9 жыл бұрын

Marcus Pickering No problem Marcus. Al.

Well I'm 55 seconds into this and hooked for life. It's nice to listen to someone who obviously knows what he's talking about, He speaks with such assurance and confidence you know your time isn't going to be wasted listening. Four minutes seems too short so I'll move onto the 15 minute one next. So many many thanks dereton33. Mike. Well 3:18 in. So that's how you use Ptfe tape? I've been diligently keeping it 'flat' and wrapping it round for years. Never thought of rolling it up. Never too late to learn I guess. Thanks again. Incidentally 1023 videos. Seriously !! Life's too short to watch them all. Any with dancing dogs? You do seem to have a lot of trouble with your water works. He says with a smile. Mike 91 dislikes. No pleasing some people.

@dereton33

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha you cant please everyone Mike so I dont try. By the way no dancing dogs, ha ha.

Big word of thanks from Dublin. Had this exact issue, quoted minimum of 120 euro inclusive of call out charge! Watched the video, went to the local hardware store, done the job in about 5 mins!!!! For anyone watching, for the valve nut, it is a size 12 spanner!!! thanks a lot

@dereton33

9 жыл бұрын

empirix No problem, empirix. Al.

Thank you !! After having new flooring fitted & then refitting my rad I was very upset to see the valve leaking into the new floor. But this solved it. I used about 3 inches of tape. Had trouble with a spanner in the nut, but a 12mm socket did the job.

Thanks Al! Was dreading draining the system to change the valve, but no need now, your video was an eye opener and save me many an hour replacing the whole valve :-)

@dereton33

8 жыл бұрын

+Driftwood No problem. Al.

Just had this problem - solved now. Thanks very much, this is still helping 10 years later!

@dereton33

Жыл бұрын

Great Adam.

Wow I'm glad I found your tip! It's not the expense, a new valve is few pounds, it's the nightmare of having to drain and refill the system. Avoided, as the minor weep is now stopped. Thank you!

@dereton33

6 жыл бұрын

No problem Jim.

Thank you so much for the helpful video!! It worked like magic and I'm so grateful to you as everyone else would be when their rad starts to leak at midnight. Wonderful work you do, this is real help, thank you again.

@dereton33

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Al, just done this the day after we had new boiler fitted on an old valve. Worked a treat first time. Thanks a lot,

@dereton33

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

What a great video. So clear and to the point. Fixed the problem straight away. Thanks so much Al!

@dereton33

8 жыл бұрын

No problem.

Wow ! This is brilliant Thank you so much Al I have had been stressed about what to do to my leaking radiator and until now I coudnt see where this trickle was coming from ... I cant wait to get that PTFE tape up !

@dereton33

6 жыл бұрын

Ha ha have fun.

Thank you very much for this tip...having removed two radiators for decorating one started to seep at the flow control...thought I was going to have to drain the whole system to replace the tap. Thanks again.

Worked perfectly. I wouldn't have had the confidence to do this without seeing it first.Thanks for the upload.

@dereton33

8 жыл бұрын

+spinhater3 . No problem.

Hello Al. Thank you very much for this video. It was very informative and it saved me calling a plumber. Looking forward to learn more from your videos! Keep the good work up! Cheers

@dereton33

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Edgar , your type of video responses make it all worth while. Kind regards . Al.

Excellent, Best man on here, very straight forward instructions, fixed my leaking valve in no time. Thanks Derek

@dereton33

3 жыл бұрын

No problem.

Thank you so much for your video Al. You explained it really clearly. Thanks to you, I have just fixed my leak for 50p! (for the PTFE tape). Hooray! :)

Many thanks, Al - and not for the first time! Valve leak stopped - 5 minutes, job done.

@dereton33

6 жыл бұрын

That`s great.

Brilliant - easy to follow - job done and no need to deal with patronising, expensive plumbers :)

@fitnessabcvideo

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, this is funny

Really helpful video. Wish I came across this sooner instead of trying to collect leaking water in a tub for a week and trying to work out a fix. Was nearly about to remove the radiator and change the valve. Thank you.

@dereton33

9 жыл бұрын

PindropViolence No problem . Al.

Thanks so much for this quick fix demonstrated so well. I followed your advice and solved the leaking valve within a couple of minutes Like others, I was dreading the prospect of draining down in the winter or using one of those expensive freezing kits.

Followed your video to the letter spent 99p on PTFE tape and fixed problem instead of the £200 on the quote my wife got. Thanks for putting this up.

@dereton33

9 жыл бұрын

Andrew Spratt Spend the money saved on a nice pint. Al.

Legend is an understatement, I have yet to see one of your videos without solving a problem. Thanks, and yes I have saved a bob or two..!!

@dereton33

6 жыл бұрын

That`s great Paul. Thanks for your kind comments.

Very helpful, thanks. Managed to fix my leaking valves with help from this video.

@dereton33

7 жыл бұрын

No problem.

Just moved to my new flat and you have been my best pal.

@dereton33

9 жыл бұрын

flori lir Pleased i have helped you out ok. Al.

You are a top man, hopefully just fixed mine. Thanks and best of luck to you

thank you for posting this, in the day an age of really expensive call out and piss taking plumbers telling you parts needs changing this was really valuable and helped solve my problem

@dereton33

10 жыл бұрын

Naeem Ahmed Glad you managed it ok and saved yourself some money. Al.

I have a leak exactly like this one and I am going to tackle it tomorrow , after your great video here , I am confident it will work just fine , thanks for sharing your knowledge with us

@dereton33

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Pleased to have helped . al.

Thanks so much for your video which helped me to identify the radiator leaking and this one on how to fix it! You're a star :)

Just took a radiator off in the spare room as we are decorating for our baby due in July. Had a slight leak after I took off the rad. This video was very helpful. Thanks.

@dereton33

5 жыл бұрын

No problem.

Worked a treat. Only took 15 mins. Many thanks.

@dereton33

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Do you need to drain the radiator before doing this? or can I just turn the heating/water off and put the ptfe tape in?

Just saved me so much time replacing some old pipe, THANK YOU!

@dereton33

5 ай бұрын

No problem.

No problem Andrew . Kind regards, al.

Thank you for posting this. Really helped solve my issue - which was identical to the one described here. All the best.

@dereton33

8 жыл бұрын

+lenogooch No problem. Al.

Much appreciated for reply! Getting it replaced with new!

I took off a rad for decorating but when I put it back the lockshield valve leaked. I guess it didn't like being locked off for two weeks. I thought I was going to have to drain down and replace the valve. This tip allowed me to fix it. Thank-you for your helpful video!

@dereton33

6 жыл бұрын

No problem.

Thanks a lot for this vid helped me fix my leak. Just cost 45 cent for the tape much cheaper than a plumber. Keep up the good work.

@dereton33

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Noel, al.

Yet another informative video that cured my little leak...Thank you :-)

Thanks for the tip, saved me a lot of heartache. I will be making a small donation to you on your website....thanks again

@dereton33

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick that is very kind of you.

Thanks for that! Just the problem I have. Just need to seek out the PTFE tape and do the deed. :-)

Just did this on both dripping ends of my bathroom radiator - worked a treat - once I managed to get a stiff screwless cap pulled off and the nuts open - phew!). Thanks very much, Derton.

@dereton33

9 жыл бұрын

***** No problem. Al.

Problems solved, pounds saved. Thanks a million for this.

Excellent demonstration mate..worked a treat..45p for the tape..thanks!

@dereton33

6 жыл бұрын

No problem.

Perfect! You've just saved me getting a plumber in!

Al, best instructional videos on the net!

@dereton33

7 жыл бұрын

You are too kind but thanks.

This video saved me thousands, its so easy!!!

you flipping legend. cheers dude

Tightening the gland nut didn't work but then did as you showed with the tape and it worked a treat. Thanks for the video.

@dereton33

7 жыл бұрын

No problem.

No problem . Kind regards, al.

HI dereton33,i have one radiator leaking like that which i will try to fix . it looks easy the way you have shown in this video.thanks a lot my friend..

Thanks Al - managed to fix my leak eventually. In the process though I stupidly managed to dislodge the valve body and water was spraying everywhere. After what seemed like several minutes of panic trying to screw it back in, I realised it was a left-handed thread that needed to go anticlockwise!

@dereton33

4 жыл бұрын

Pleased you sorted it.

thanks. was not sure if i had to turn off the water or not. I first tried turning the nut down a half turn or so, until the leak stopped. The leak stopped, and did not need plumber tape. Did not need to call plumber. No new parts or even tape. Yeah! :)

I really enjoy these videos from you mate. Thank you very much its a great help

@dereton33

Жыл бұрын

No problem glad you like them.

Thank you Thank you Thank you.... mine has been leaking for years, I’ve just decorated & got new carpets and was ordered to fix it.. just about to get a giant adjustable spanner thinking it was the Olive and tighten the life out of it.. tried your way and it worked.. Thank you 🙏🥳👍

@dereton33

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

2 days later and all still well. Nice dry valve, nice full coffers. Cracking!

Thanks, this was extremely simple and helpful. I already had all the stuff in my toolbox! Now to check the rest of the radiators...

@dereton33

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Thanks everso much, your a complete star, youve released me from years of worry over my ch system, thanks

@dereton33

6 жыл бұрын

No problem David.

Thank you so much! Totally saved my Sunday. So helpful, so appreciated!

@dereton33

4 жыл бұрын

No problem Geoff.

I came for plumbing advice, & found your scooter video ! Superb !

@dereton33

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome. Great arn`t they.

I watched the video and then fixed my leaky bathroom radiatior in a couple of minutes. Many thanks!

@dereton33

9 жыл бұрын

streetlegal008 No problem. Al.

Thanks so much for this vid. I was able to complete the task just now. Am so happy.

@dereton33

3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

fantastic your video was a a great help - I just managed to stop the radiator flooding the living room at 8pm on New Years day! - a visit to plumbers merchant in the morning for a little plastic screw thing that was cracked should fix it - thanks so much! :)

Thanks +dereton33 - you've saved Christmas!!!

Worked a treat, great demo.

just fixed all leaks, great video!

@dereton33

Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

That worked perfectly, thanks!

Much appreciated .im onto this job with your expert advice. Thank you !🤘🇬🇧

@dereton33

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Wonderful tip! Worked a treat. Many thanks

@dereton33

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

yr still a legend Derek..fixed all my leaks at no Expence...Thank you very much young man,deffo Subscibed to yr channel..yr doing a wonderful job :)

@dereton33

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Paul, for your kind comments.

@paulseamer6540

4 жыл бұрын

Your very Welcome Derek..

Fantastic guide, fixed two leaks in 10 mins

Excellent Video you are the Man Really simple fix Thank you. my nut was a sealed unit with a brass body but still worked the same.

@dereton33

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bez.

Just tried this now, 48p for the PTFE tape from B&Q and less than 5 minutes work. Heating's on now and doesn't seem to be leaking anymore, will keep an eye on it but looks alright so far, could have saved me a good few quid there!

No probs. al.

Fantasic tip and video,works every time

Excellent video - many thanks for posting. Rad valve in hall now all sorted!

@dereton33

10 жыл бұрын

No problem . Kind regards, al.

Thanks for the video, had a leaky valve on the toilet towel heater. Opened it up and saw it was a different type of valve, so dried it and watched it leak from just above the thread for the nut. Put some PTFE tape around the tread and up over the leak, replaced the nut and now no leaks, thanks.

@dereton33

6 жыл бұрын

No problem.

An asset to youtube, cheers.

@dereton33

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick.

Thanks, I have just taken your advice. My cap had to be flipped off with a screwdriver from underneath but they are very sturdy and did not break or anything. I followed your instructions, I wondered why you don't thread the PTFE tape around the screw thread? Would this be better? I've wrapped some kitchen towel around it closely after drying to check for leaks. So hopefully, it has been fixed! Thanks for the video! I have to replace some underlay :-( what do you suggest for cleaning off the rust?

thanks so much for this video, excellent and to the point. hopefully have just fixed my little leak. have wrapped it in loo role so if it's damp I know it's not worked haha

This was really helpful. Thank You!

@dereton33

10 жыл бұрын

No problem. Kind regards, al.

Big help at 12 o’clock at night thanks.

@dereton33

6 жыл бұрын

No problem.