Fix Leaking Water Valve | Packing Nut Tips & Tricks

Many folks encounter situations when they need to fix leaking water valve situations. In most cases, the cause of the valve leak is due to the packing nut. Likewise, many times the reason a valve doesn't turn and close is due to a valve packing nut issue. Watch this video for 5 great tips about a packing nut on a water valve.
Emergency water shutoff valves are extremely useful when it comes time to repair or alter your plumbing fixtures. There is often a dedicated shutoff valve for each sink, toilet, shower, and plumbing appliance.
These valves prevent leaking and water spray as you detach and change pieces beyond the valve. However, if your shutoff valve is leaking, this can cause its own set of problems. A common problem with a shutoff valve is a leaking packing nut which is located just below the handle.To learn more read www.balkanplumbing.com/repair....
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00:00 Introduction to video and explanation of a packing nut
00:32 Explaining the 2 main problems with packing on a valve
01:30 Live demonstartion on a water valve
02:15 How to repair and replace the packing on a valve