Leaky Shut Off Valve Repair

[@tonym6920]

This is excellent, excellent demonstration Bob! you're right though in that these valves are not in the most accessible areas, i.e. under the sink, next to a toilet, lol. The hardest thing for me, I'm about as "un-handy" as one can get, is identifying the kind of valve I'm looking at. Thanks again for sharing your expertise Bob! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Much Appreciated! Regards, Bob

[@shaundonovan2193]

Better than my trade school back in the 90's. Very few placed teach these techniques anymore. Much Appreciated.

[@ildikohruza7011]

I think we all need a Bobs Plumbing in our lives.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

👍 Much Appreciated! Thank You. Bob

This guy just saved my downstairs from flooding and thousands of dollars in reupholstery of my downstairs as well as stopped me from having a meltdown. Just had my valve literally start pissing a steady stream from the stem and I freaked! I thought my lower level was done for. Then I saw this vid, phoned up Lowe's, got the packing (and a ball valve just in case I had to replace it entirely) and now the valve isbt leaking anymore! The packing completely disintegrated as soon as I opened it. It's fixed now and I don't have to worry about my house drowning! Many thanks for your knowledge and time uploading this. Very invaluable!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

My pleasure. happy to be of assistance! Bob.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Bob is the Godfather of valve repair. It's an honor to hear such plumbing wisdom.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you Sir!

[@Steve-iu9bd]

I'm a retired plumber. Not by choice but due to health. I still do minor repairs and such. This is a awesome video! Great instructional video!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Much appreciated! Thank You!

[@polishpat95]

I haven't even watched the video cause I dont need to, as it's a small simple fix that I can do myself. But just a little note, this is an amazing youtube channel for these things. The only time I would watch a video is when youd get stuck on something or more complex form of plumbing. Note: I have 0 experience as a plumber. This is my first time doing this. ECERYONE! Do it yourself. You dont even need youtube just common sense I fixed and replaced bath tub part. Changed many things in copper piping leaks. Actually this weekend i fixed my friends moms place, replaced her main valve cause it was leaking and some old connectors were leaking. Then replaced the faucet took out the new one and replaced it for a new one. Plus the 3 leaks I found. All on my own. It's very easy. My friends mom would have spent atleast after tax 3500+ or more for all I fixed after the calculations. Videos are great they're AMAZING for more complex things. But what you need to do first is: Check where leak is coming from. Then fix it, tighten the screws, tighten the connectors. Replace or apply more tape to female connection threads etc etc.... It's very easy. (Atleast for me it was) Just find problem and use you common sense and repair it. Plumbers are only needed for BIG jobs. Never simple leaks. Unless you're disabled. Then that's pathetic (sorry lol) You shouldn't be spending grands for something so simple. Everyone should be doing this simple stuff at home. Watch the videos if you like when you get stuck. They're helpful. But I usually get right down to business and fix it myself. And I believe you can to! Enjoy and thank you for making these videos for those who need it. Or for women who have zero mechanical sense. Which is completely normal. Theres a small percentage of them that know haha. Good luck!

[@TwilaShaffer]

Thanks so very much for this! 59 year old Grandma after searching many videos this was just what I needed! Took off put in new graphite rope in under two minutes. Took me longer to go to home improvement store! Thanks again so very much!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You are so welcome!, thankls so much for checking out the video!!

[@sarahb2623]

This video is amazing! Thanks so much for your experience and expertise. I can't believe you posted all of this information here on YT for free. You are a generous, honest and solid fellow. I am so grateful for this upload. You're my hero!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@quarkster1]

Bless you 100x for this video. Just what I needed at 11:30 at night when I saw my main shut off valve leaking at a brisk rate. A quarter turn and the leak stopped. Anxiety and dread gone in less than 5 minutes and barely late to bed! Thank you for sharing your expertise and your clear concise directions!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You are welcome! Thanks for the visit! Bob

[@USArmy91222]

i can't thank you enough for this video! i had a slow drip under the nut on the main water line valve that was getting worse..it was dripping for quite a long time and i decided now was the time to try and fix it myself..i thought this would be a nightmare of a job to fix but it wasn't thanks to your video!!..i gripped the nut with a set of vice grips and the nut slowly began to turn..i removed the screw from the handle and lightly tapped it off from underneath..just as you said, i did NOT need to turn the main water supply off..i made one wrap with the Teflon rope and put the nut back on and the leak stopped! i will keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't start leaking again,if so i'll give it another wrap..TY for posting this video!!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You for the visit!

[@prosoloist]

THANK YOU!! I watched up to 2 minutes 13 secs , ran downstairs and got lucky by cranking a 1/4 turn or so on that nut. Good enough to save my day from getting into too much stuff. Maybe another day I will mess with trying to fix it proper OR get my son to help me out with it ;)

[@prosoloist]

maybe I'll try PACKING it one day. Not fudge packing! haha. Graphite, I guess. It's old school. Late 50s house and definitely original. Thanks again

[@alexandermisterio7017]

Such a very educational, informative and helpful demonstration on how to repair leaky valves and maintain them as well. Very grateful to you Bob. Thanks a bunch!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you!

[@jameskringlee8974]

All the details that come from actual working experiance, well shared here. Good Work. Thank You.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks for watching!

[@facebook0531]

This is a great ‘how to’ video. Bob does a great job keeping the message simple (verbiage) with step by step detail on the repair. Thank you!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You're very welcome!

[@sonnyblazer5504]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU are one of the 'few' people I've seen who purposely & intentionally uses an "Adjustable WRENCH" correctly! YES, there is a side you pull on (think of a pipe wrench) and you knocked it out of the park. First time viewer, LIKED and SUBSCRIBED! I love people with the ability to THINK - that would be YOU!!! Sonny (CT)

[@johnm3486]

This is the BEST tutorial on repairing leaking shut-off valves I have ever seen. Thanks Bob!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Wow, thanks! Bob

[@coopersandbom5728]

Really appreciate this video. Saved me a plumber visit for the valves on my baseboard heater. Thank you so much.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Excellent! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@carlcampbell6827]

Bob you have been a super help. I have a kitchen faucet that has those Cooper Standard Automotive brand quick connect snap fit supply lines serving the several small faucet fittings. One end broke off a line and I am trying to figure out how to replace the line to get the kitchen sink functional. Those lines are real neat but nowhere to be found.

[@leonardpeters3266]

Wow! Mine was leaking after I replaced my kitchen Faucet. That packing nut was just plain loose. You saved me partner. Many thanks. Tighten it up and Voila. You are a great resource.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I appreciate you stopping by and checking it out!

[@nyla3235]

Thank you for this video - just what I needed. So important to educate ourselves in order to take care of our homes. I really appreciate your channel.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You are so welcome! I appreciate you stopping by! Bob.

[@alanotoole2130]

Update- thanks Bob, you're instructions worked a treat. The cold water gate valve from the attic tank was leaking so I used a bung to block the hole from the tank and then turned the valve off. I used PTFE tape (what you call Teflon tape in the US) and wrapped about 4 " around the stem and tightened back up the valve. I didn't need to turn off the water at the mains and now no more leak,. Saved at least €70 by not getting a plumber. Thanks a mill bob!!

[@nja3224]

Best plumbing channel on KZbin, hands down. This is where I go to look for knowledge, advice and how to videos. Excellent source for information.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks 👍

[@shaundonovan2193]

Every time I watch these tech tips I feel like I need to ask you to be your apprentice for a few years. Nice explanation and fix.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad to help

[@franktakemori2263]

You make me want to become a plumber. Thank you. No one does this better. You make me feel smart because now I understand. You solved my hidden broken valve stem mystery that would not shut off.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Much. much appreciated Frank, Thank You! Bob

[@crxess]

Thanks for not only an excellent Video on various types of Valves, but for a Better way to address Valve packing repair. Unfortunately I could not use the easiest way, but the knowledge provided helped me get the task done. *My home is about 60yrs. old and every time I attempt any repair I find one more shortcut or pitiful quality job done from the original home build. All of the plumbing is in the semi-finished Basement, along side all the electric(which has gone underwater Twice since I purchased the home in 1987. Screw in valve for Water heater supply line. Brass Screw holding knob. Heavy corrosion, not only on the valve/knob but throughout all the plumbing. Also Excessive Calcium issues.(another nightmare) Anyway, I shut the water down at (my installed) water filtration system, bled off pressure at the kitchen sink, opened the water heater drain for a minute(after switching off the electric). Then, having already cleaned the extended stem as best possible, I backed off the packing nut, added about 2.5 turns of 3/32 Graphite packing line and followed your tightening process. *Knob turns with slight resistance. operation is smooth and valve is Bone Dry!!!* Thank you! Next up - Anode and Full flow Drain Valve - lol

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Happy to help, thanks for checking out the video! Bob.

[@cursorfail2280]

Very knowledgeable and informative. You also speak very clearly and definitive.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I appreciate that!

[@nindes]

Thanks! I'm an experienced plumber and never got round to re packing a gland nut, today was today and after watching this it took me about 2 minutes! Thanks agaib

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Excellent! Glad it helped. Bob

[@Jensen-Adventures]

Half a turn was all it needed! Thanks for the video!

[@keithhyde4880]

Just watched the video, then off to the basement I went with my wrenches. You guessed it, just like Bob suggested, I tightened the packing nut just enough and stopped the leak which was pretty close to a steady stream. Thank you so much Bob for sharing the very informative video.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad to help

[@ehdurtschi]

Great videos Bob! One thing I found what you almost nobody mentions in theese videos is when you go to shutoff a valve that's been open for a long time it is stuck open. What I do as open it all the way and then closed it about a half a turn so that when you go to close it again if it's stuck you can work it back and forth to get it unstuck again!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Great tip!

[@ehdurtschi]

@@BobsPlumbingVideos After I watched this video I was working on my water softener and one valve was leaking so I tightened the packing nut and NO LEAK!! Thanks! I knew this but always seem to forget it for a while!

[@nctrackrat]

Thanks to you, 1 hour job done in 5 minutes!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Great job! Appreciate you stopping by! Bob.

[@alanotoole2130]

Thanks Rob, very informative and knowing beforehand that I don't need to turn the water off will make it a little less stressful.

[@arturotorres6437]

Great educational video! This is what community college trades instructors should be like and this is what KZbin University is all about! Thank you & Happy New Year!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Wow, thank you! Happy New Year to you and your family! Bob.

[@mfsperring]

"Things do not go as smooth as they do up on the bench" that could easily be the epitaph for my tombstone 😂😂😂

[@toonybrain]

Oh me, too. Nothing goes easy, nothing goes cheap.

[@DdotNejtleo]

Bob, Thank you for your demonstration in every day language. I have an outside faucet that uses a rubber packing washer and I can't even find one that looks like mine. I am heading out to get packing right now. Thank you

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks for sharing My pleasure to help, thanks so much for checking out the video. Much appreciated!

[@alanmcrae8594]

An excellent tutorial on fixing leaks in the four main types of water shut off valves from an expert who is also a terrific instructor. A KZbin diy video at its best!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Very much appreciated Alan! Bob.

[@richvranich2249]

Bob, you rock!! You have become my teacher for all things plumbing. Thank, you!!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Wow, thanks! 🙏 Appreciate your trust, my pleasure to help! Bob.

[@paulncvic]

Extremely helpful- thank you! I’m stunned that a little bit of graphite rope is all that’s between a leak and no leak! Now I’ve overtightened the bonnet and can’t turn the valve on but am pleased there is no leak this weekend!!

[@johnkrim8377]

As a 55 year retired plumber If I were teaching people how to repack a valve I would tell them to put a little plumbers grease on the threads and the stem when reassembling the valve. Also a gate valve is to use in the full open or closed position. If it's going to be open most of the time ,when installing them they should be installed with the handle on a 45 degree angle down ,or strait down that way dirt will not accumulate in the bottom where the gate seats when you close . Also if need be it can be taken apart and used as a draining point to get rid of water in the line . A globe valve is a compression valve used to throttle the flow of the liquid in the line.👷🏻

[@sullysullivan8120]

This video is the most informative well explained masterpiece of knowledge I have come across Thank you Bob .

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You are very welcome, glad it was helpful. Thankd for checking it out. Bob

[@williamdyckman9704]

Bob, very good instructions on the valves. I have had success in using some teflon wraps when did not have graphite.

[@richardgarcia6108]

This was a very clear and informative video with expert level knowledge and experience. I enjoy you videos because you know your suff! Keep those videos coming! Thank you.

[@melvinlawrence6622]

I will look forward to your videos the next time I'm in a pressure situation Bob.

[@charleneyu8281]

Big thank you. Almost lost sleep for 3 day. God bless you.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You're welcome!

[@DYIIdeas]

"Things do not go as smooth as they do up on the bench" that could easily be the epitaph for my tombstone

[@engrpiman]

Nice video. This might have saved me yesterday. I was in this situation and my valve was very corroded. I end up turning off the main water and replacing my sink shutoff valves with new ball valves.

[@brooklynaudit]

Love it Bob 🪠🔧🛠 amazing how so many young bucks have no idea about this lol, great to know you are from the same neighborhood as me , bay ridge 💪🏼. If you ever need help or a good plumber let me know. Doing this over 23 years in service & new construction

[@mrkrasker9609]

I'm not a fan of Danco cartridges replacements but i have used there other products with good results. I have replace all the gate and globe valves in my house with ball valves. The washer and sink in my basement I use ball boiler drain valves. I always find good value in your videos Bob, please keep up the good work.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I agree about the Danco line of cartridges, but not to picky about the stem packing. Thanks! Bob

[@cHVF]

This channel is the best plumbing instruction I've found on youtube. Thank you for all the work you put into making these for us.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Wow, thank you!

[@brucebo]

Good info, right amount of background and details in the first chapter/ first 9 minutes. Well done sir!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Much appreciated!

[@NSproductionz14]

Really appreciate this video. Service plumber by trade but I've never rebuilt a valve, and was never taught how to. Another great thing to add to the mental tool box!

[@BlackGoldKnights]

Great video. Thanks. Just a nit pick as it was an obvious minor slip, but at the 16:50ish mark you said a globe valve is full port/full flow. I know you meant gate valve but thought I would point it out. Someone may have already done so as I didn't read all the comments.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Great point!

[@wilson3707able]

Excellent educational video. Precisely to the point. Thank you

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You for checking out the video!

[@westinghouse13]

Genius the method with the graphite pack worked wonders. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it helped!

[@kaimln]

Great video, GREATER ACCENT! Much love from Chicago!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Wow, thanks!

[@herbertrodrigues9629]

I saw your video and I like it I like the new tools I’ve I’m from old school and everything they’re doing now is all new to me they’re doing away with a lot of tools we used to use soldering pipe threading everything is gone the new stuff is great but I have questions and I want to know I know there’s a seal in there and

[@jazzman9469]

Thank you for the video. I have a hot water valve for my washing machine that is probably 40 years old. It is attached to 1/2 copper pipe, no worries there, but I just replaced the washing machine and noticed the valve is leaking from the stem. My concern is, being so old, would I risk snapping the valve off if it is too tight? I am just a DIY guy, but never tackled plumbing like this. Seems simple, but...

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

on a 40 year old valve it's probably going to need some packing and a little silicone waterproof grease. I wouldn't try to tighten it, make sure the valve is shut. Loosen the packing nut, scrape out the old packing, re-pack with graphite or teflon add some waterproof lube and tighten (nice and easy)

[@jazzman9469]

@@BobsPlumbingVideos Hello Bob, thank you for the advice. I tried to break it free but they were once painted and I am afraid if I put to much pressure, they will just snap off. Looks like the best option is to just replace them.

[@brianash5096]

Fixed my packing nut on my washer supply valve. Thanks! Going to tackle leaky outside spigots tomorrow - valve leaks, not packing nut.

[@percyfaith11]

A great help. Very clear and concise. Thanks for the great video Bob.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SaulHOU]

Good Info Bob - Esp the Break Apart of ALL the DIFF Types of Valves!

[@msandmanog]

Great breakdown of how water pressure works I replaced the whole shut off, but didn't even need to. Definitely feel a bit slow after watching this but the part was 10 bucks. You remind me of grandma though, there was most likely no need. Thanks bob

[@ljunes]

Very clear and well-explained video. It helped me fix my main linking valve.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it helped, thanks for taking the time to check out the video!

[@DavidJadunath]

I thought I would have to unsolder and replace a leaky cold water valve, while working in a tight space between the rear of a pull out sink/drawer/cabinet vanity unit and the wall with the 1/2 inch copper outlet. However, tightening and packing solved the problem. Thank you very much.

[@hobbyflying1357]

This is a great video showing all valves, thank you. One question, do you prefer teflon or graphite packing?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Graphite first, then Teflon. But I'll use whatever I have on hand at the moment.

[@MichaelGasperi]

Thanks. I was always afraid to fix this, but turns out it was easy

[@amyd6182]

Great video!! Love all the details, using actual parts and going step by step, even the mundane but necessary ones that can be critical and explanations in all your videos, exactly my kind of information! Question - When turning main off/on and opening up the highest and lowest fixture, would that include outside hose spigot that's 10 feet away in the yard, but lower than the house and 25 feet plus below the main shut off? I'm in a "guest house" circa 1970's mobile home that shares a water tank for hauled in water because the wells went dry decades ago. The main shut off is at the water tank at least 20 feet above the level of the mobile home and 165 feet away. As far as I know there's no separate shut off for the spigot in the yard and whenever the water tank has gone empty, that spigot usually blurbs and burps from air. Which is weird to me, as it is the lowest faucet down here off that main above the house. Shouldn't it burp at the main where the tank is? I need to repair toilet shutoff that leaks while being turned from off to on. It's super old plastic handle and I just want to replace the whole valve because of the age (original shut off and old metal corrugated tube) and reduce risk of emptying that 7,000 gals of water while I'm at work.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Generally speaking with an incoming water main that's located in a basement, I'll drain down to just below where I'm going to be working. So if I'm on a 3rd floor, I need to drain down to the floor below. Not entire house, on the other hand if I'm working in the basement, I will open a faucet on the highest level and all the faucets on the first floor as well as the basement level including the outside faucets. Sounds like you have a vacuum going on which would explain the burping. Any way to relieve the air from the tank?

[@sonnycoffin1100]

Thanks!!! I was just about to cut this valve out and replace it with a quarter turn but after watching your video I was able to fix it just by turning the outside gland nut.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Excellent! Glad to help!

[@jssg8677]

👍Thanks, Bob. You saved this guy an unnecessary trip to the hardware store. 👍

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

No problem 👍

[@victorlopez2143]

Great video- this is the exact issue I'm having with two of these in my basement where the water shutoff valve for the outdoor faucets from and back...Thank you..

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it helped

[@mohawkmike142]

One extra thing Bob on gate valves. I have found ones in the horizontal position will have junk down in the area where the tapered gate rests when you try and close them. They will often not seal a 100% and drip drip drip they do and you know what that means when you are trying to solder down stream of them. For sure FP Ball valves are they way to go.

[@potaylo]

I have a bunch of old rubber washers for cut-off valves. Is it best to get a new one if the rubber is stiff?

[@Hernanqwerty]

Hi. Thanks for the very instructional video. I hope you can guide me to see what I did wrong. I have a gate valve as a main water valve, I went to check it because it was not stopping the water flow all the way. I first removed the nut on the right side (from the POV of your video) while on the fully open position and then I removed the whole body.. I light sanded the inside and also the "gate" I put everything back in the opposite sequence as I took it apart. Now the handle just never stop spinning. The problem is a live on a townhouse and the only way to cut the water is to cut the water to the whole community. I attempted that repair while they were working on so plumbing issues. Sorry for the long post.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

If this is an older valve I would most certainly do yourself a favor and change the valve. Gate valves a notorious for not holding water 100 %.. Sounds to me like the is stuck inside the valve body

[@mitchd949]

Excellent video. I have been anxious about repacking the stem nut on my gate valve. Virtually every other vid says "turn off the water main" to do it, and as a mechanical engineer who looked at a cross section drawing of a gate valve, it didn't seem necessary to me. Put valve in CLOSED position, then back off the packing nut, repack, reassemble, and be done. At most I would expect little or no water to come out the stem even with the street pressure of 65psi (that's my street pressure).

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it helped

[@donaldhann9920]

Great instructional video. Aren't you supposed to shut off the electric hot water heater before draining the system? I had a plumber drain down my system with the electric hot water heater turned on and the heating element burned out. I generally don't believe in coincidences. Would the same recommendation would apply to a natural gas hot water heater?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

On electric heaters , power OFF! On gas models I would turn it down to the Pilot only position which will prevent it from firing.

[@ansleyjohnson3361]

This is great and helped me with a leak at my washing machine valve. Thanks!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it helped!

[@George_Philbrook]

Thank you for your video. I have a ball valve on my water main and I was afraid to turn it. I wasn't sure if it was a packing nut because the nut was so small. I'm going to add packing to my tool box and I am no longer afraid 🙂

[@raoufelgawly1599]

Brilliant video and explanation. Reflects load of experience. Thanks Bob

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you for checking out the video!

[@SilverShadow2LWB]

Well done video. Great explanation of what we would commonly encounter around the house. Nice demonstration model. Glad I found you.

[@Horzzo]

Thank's Bob. Saved me a little money and a LOT of headaches.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Very Cool 😎

[@julioserna5659]

Hi, and thanks,,,, Can you tell me or make a video on how can I remove a 40 year old frozen 1/2inch shut off valve from the pipe ?? ??

[@wilko2907]

Thank you massive help on leaking valve stem fully packed and all good 👍

[@everyoneandthingisyahuah7598]

Great lesson I have a question what if the valve is broken ,to change the valve do I shut off the water outside to work on the one inside the house?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Absolutely, shut down and drain the main water before replacing!

[@pippalla]

Thank you. & since the valve was not leaking when closed. I decided not to shut the main water off and that worked fine.

[@alexmoreno1293]

Bob, you instructed me well. Thank you

[@toonybrain]

Your video is extremely thorough: If one thing doesn’t work, you’ve offered more steps. I went through the first step - gradually and slightly tightening the packing nut. No joy. Still leaking. Now I’m on Step 2, packing the nut. I’m fearing I’m going to end up having to change out the entire valves. Everything was frozen from Florida water corrosion. I had to get the corrosion off with a corrosive, take a brass brush to clean them off, then apply mass quantities of lubricant to get everything moving (handles and nuts). I finally got the screw out of the handle on the cold side in an extremely tight space. The hot handle screw won’t cooperate. I wraped everything critical in a water-soaked cotton rag then applied heat. I’m hoping I’ll get that screw to break. Then I’ll pack them both, and see where we are.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Fortunately we don't have that issue here in NYC, but I understand it can create big problems.

[@jerrytomblin179]

Great Video, Question..If a 1" gate is stuck inside the housing in the closed position, and the valve stem broke off, is their anyway to get the gate out of the seat, like WD40, loosen with screwdriver or small bar, its off the house main line for a faucet shut off...I've loosened everything but need the nerve to shut off the water and remove the stem to make the repair...Thanks

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

if the stem broke off and the gate is in the closed position, shut the water supply off back off the valve bonnett and remove the broken gate with a pair of needle nose pliers. Re-install the bonnett or just replace the shut off valve.

[@josephrobi6806]

Great detailed great video with great articulations easy to understand thanks God bless 😅. I would like to take down the water valve and just put it straight because it was put in the washroom wall and got rusty and I have another main valve at the first floor. No need for that valve to be on the second floor and rusting and leaking 😮but it is buried with concrete and behind a ceramic tile. Nasty 🤢 hard to get that valve and to cracked the concrete around that valve...😢

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Sounds like a P.I.A. job but sometimes you just have to push through it. Chip away the concrete and remove the valve and come up with a straight section of pipe!

[@josephrobi6806]

@@BobsPlumbingVideos ok 👌 thanks 🙏

[@philh.7100]

Hi Bob Excellent video. I work in the plumbing department of one of the big box stores and often get questioned about repairing valves. I’ll be telling them all to check out your videos from now on.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You much appreciated! Thanks for checking out the video, Bob.

[@osu895]

Very informational. Given how critical a shut off valve is, forget repacking, just install a new valve and you are set for the next 20+ years.

[@gh50hill1]

very helpful video. Thanks for all the work you did on this.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You for stopping by! Bob

[@bentonbolt3769]

Great video, thank you! Can I safely assume the same concept with packing on key valve that is on a gas line headed to the fireplace? Because they key valve is in the bricks, I cannot access past the packing nut…

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I would not fool around with a gas valve!! Spray it with a solution of dish soap and water, if you see bubbles, I would call in a professional and have the valve replaced!!!

[@61mab]

Used plumbers tape but need to use a better packing and/or a better 1/4 turn valve. I'll need to remove bricks to even get to enough pipe to change the valve but the street leaks too much to stem the flow enough to sweat copper. As a kid I had to do all of the plumbing, under the house, snaking out the drains, electrical, gardening (my father grew up on a farm/ranch...) so had to take the oven,washing machine apart ... Thanks good info

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks for checking out the video! Bob.

[@marianobotello1504]

Great explanation. Excellent teaching

[@nickcollins7568]

I know what you mean about gate valves. I am in UK. I find it all too common for them to let by and had the odd stem break when turning them back on. If replacing them I always opt for a full bore lever ball valve. Way more reliable. When it comes to the main shut off valve, our water regulations will insist on a stoptap. The valve must have a screw down washer. So effectively what you call a globe valve, though usually has a crutch head type handle

[@jeremiah1797]

very clear and to the point, like subscribe., when you open all the water down and upstairs do you open both hot and cold or just the cold side to let the air out

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Both!

[@trevorbest5715]

Great video Bob. Very enlightening. Question for you. I'm in the process of changing out my kitchen so I shut off the main ( Cold water direct fed of off it) and shut off two gate valves on cold water storage tank in loft ( one cold for feed to bathrooms and other to feed hot water storage tank. On finishing job I opened up the valves again. Cold opened no bother. I didn't think the hot was a problem ( wasnt stiff when closing it ) but it just kept turning and turning. Confirmed it hadnt opened at all by turning on one of hot taps - nothing came out. So, I guess tbe gate part has separated from the spindle inside the valve somehow but I dont understand how. Any suggestions before I pull the whole thing apart?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

It's possible the stem snapped off at the gate. You'll have to remove the stem from the valve a retrieve the broken gate. Or replace the valve with a ball valve (my recommendation)

[@kenmazza1766]

I bought the same tool you did it correctly. You need to think out your options Mixing shark bite and press fittings works great the shark bite coupling is the best it allows you to turn 360 so the press tool can get in smaller spaces

[@kenmazza1766]

4:57

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks for sharing

[@GreenPowerFarm]

Thank you , thank you! What a well explained video! Thanks again!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@samtradder7590]

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Stay blessed.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

So nice of you

[@comx427]

I have a MCAVITY 125 gate valve from 1950 that has a very slow drip past the stem. I tried tightening the packing nut but that wont stop it. It's one of two return shutoff valves on my boiler.The other return shutoff valve is much newer and shuts the whole return side off. I thought there would be graphite packing string inside the packing nut,but theres some type of rubber washer in there,so I put the nut back on as water leaks past the gate valve when shut off. The stem width is .390" or 25/64. The thread width the packing nut goes over is .924" or 59/64. The rather large packing nut is 1.12" wide and takes a 1-1/8 wrench. The packing nut is 3/4" long. Do you know what size packing washer it would take? I think the ID would be 3/8" but not sure what the OD would need to be.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

If I was faced with this, I would A. remove the washer put a couple of rounds of graphite down into the cavity followed by the washer then the packing nut and then tighten. B. If it still was passing water I would place a round or two or three more over the rubber washer and whack the packing nut back down.

[@comx427]

@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thanks.I would prefer to not remove the washer for fear of possibly damaging it and having no backup washer on hand.Not sure how tight it is in there. Going by the large size of the packing nut would it be better to use the thicker 5/32 packing string instead of 3/32 and is teflon ptfe packing string ok? There's lots of room inside that packing nut. Is it possible the packing washer size it takes is obsolete? There's a local industrial plumbing supply store I was going to visit and see what they have.

[@AB-ye7bw]

Great information! Do you have to wet the packing? Would that make a difference? ~ thank you

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Maybe some waterproof silicone grease, no need to wet it.

[@AB-ye7bw]

@@BobsPlumbingVideos very nice! Thank you 😊