HOW TO REPAIR A LEAKING RADIATOR VALVE - Plumbing Tips

How to repair and fix a leaking radiator valve, pipe or TRV without the need for a plumber. All you need is a roll of PTFE, something to catch a bit of water from the radiator and an adjustable spanner and grips. We'll show you how to isolate the radiator valve, the different leaks you can have on a radiator valve, on the insert or tail, the compression fitting and on the packing gland nut. This video will help you out!
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[@Inisfad]

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’.

[@gkmj1760]

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

[@wespep3450]

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!

[@stevierp]

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

[@charleshunter7347]

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.

[@chrismoor1898]

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!

[@travelwithoutborders2037]

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

[@joaoferreira5903]

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

[@parsjukinv2376]

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 ..

[@inadamitts3965]

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

[@ashleygainard4978]

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! 😃

[@JD-vu1co]

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.

[@johnniemason5407]

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

[@Braddurs]

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

[@danielshirley294]

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.

[@MLeonardReel]

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

[@Neshticle]

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.

[@westleyberry3986]

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

[@christinecatley8199]

A well made and informative video. Thanks.

[@Inisfad]

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.

[@richlee5516]

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

[@jedi1538]

Just perfect in every way . Many many thanks.

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[@tirthamazumdar9001]

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

[@bluemini17]

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!

[@stevengalway3764]

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

[@chriswilson5174]

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

[@foresthilton]

Second video of yours to help me out. Well explained compared to other videos. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@plumberparts]

No worries! Glad to help you out! Means a lot to be helping anyone out who's in trouble. All the best, James.

[@vikkicd8544]

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

[@lloydhopwood965]

Great video mate, thanks very much!! 👍🏼

[@smil9358]

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

[@steveaherne5]

Thanks, must try this tomorrow

[@13coachman]

clear and priceless advice and demo, thanks

[@Charles010]

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

[@roadwarrior8560]

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

[@hambleGs]

Saved me so much time, again! Many thanks

[@Holler86]

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

[@numerouno2532]

Brilliant video, sorted my leak out!

[@cmgill2gill135]

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

[@paulschipper9428]

Great advice, explained very clearly. Thank you!!

[@MRHIRSTY999]

Great clip, thanks

[@Official42]

Absolutely, very informative. Thank you mate

[@niclee1863]

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

[@MrUBlong2me]

Great video - great advice Thanks very much

[@danosman7329]

Massive thank you for this

[@fredofyoutube5467]

Brilliant. Thanks for the help!

[@jamespotter1731]

Spot on that mate. Nice one.

[@Chanesmyname]

Great video, thanks.

[@leeshepherd4498]

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

[@plumberparts]

Yes lee!

[@jeromebrown3096]

Thank you. Interesting and informative video.

[@MeiLegg]

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

[@tonymoon4525]

Brilliant video as always.

[@rockandmeatroll]

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 🎉

[@paulburgess5726]

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

[@anthonybee1981]

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

[@plumberparts]

No worries dude!

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[@gopherfacts6915]

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

[@JasonDunlop247]

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

[@justinbest9429]

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

[@mattfuller3548]

Thankyou James I take a lot away from these videos

[@nickpreston6280]

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[@DavidJones-yq2gs]

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[@nickh2458]

Job for the morning. Thanks.

[@mrdptracey9238]

Fantastic tutorial 👍

[@Shah-Jahan]

Best video on valve leak thanks

[@paulross1234]

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

[@stephendonaldson2306]

Spot on. Cheers for the help.

[@martinwarner1178]

Always great advice, thank you. Peace brother.

[@DerekComer]

Great vid. Thanks. Sorted me out Big Time

[@andrewdeakins9028]

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

[@Rondjrocket]

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

[@roy64ful]

Thank you, you saved me a lot of money.

[@manupatel5727]

Thank you for showing good useful video

[@Game0verFool]

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

[@MuhammadAslam-ri6vi]

Well done 👍 very helpful

[@NapaGooner]

Top video, cheers pal helped a treat

[@olliebrown89]

Gotta love this bloke

[@davidhusband9283]

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 ❤

[@lenworth11]

Great stuff ... thanks !!

[@yendiadelemay3761]

Thank you so much you solved my problem.

[@paulcadman3562]

Very good cheers !

[@themoocher3772]

Thanks big help 👍

[@Sugi1971]

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.

[@shashikantpatel4722]

Very nicely explain 👌

[@philthomas4968]

Just fixed the glands on my radiator with ptfe as described, fantastic and a huge thanks!

[@banzaiman1]

did you have to drain the radiator or do you just undo the nut?

[@philthomas4968]

@@banzaiman1 just undid the nut!

[@jasongreen7065]

Helped me sort a leaky radiator valve 👍👍👍

[@bekindandmerciful5145]

Fabulous content.

[@PrakashRandhawa]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@rizvizuhair1483]

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

[@miketamlyn3047]

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

[@jaluepo]

Golden advice

[@oldmodelarmy4402]

This just saved my life!!

[@shedlife1783]

Thanks. Problem sorted. 👍

[@LifeWorkRestPlay]

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]

+Keith Ward Cheers Keith!

[@BinarySecond]

It's a Sunday evening so it's time for an emergency PP video XD

[@steves1460]

Some good tips there, ta!

[@willbee6785]

Thank you.

[@daleprosser350]

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]

Good call mate!

[@davidgraham754]

Massively helpful video fella, thank you. I've got an internal reducer on a connection joining the pipework to a lockshield valve and I have the tiniest drip coming from it. I've tried 4 times rewrapping with ptfe but can't stop it. Do I need to get the top part of the reducer that fits into the valve off to apply the ptfe to the olive underneath? Cheers again

[@rcmast3rtract0rking]

Saved me thank you

[@kevinmclaughlin3507]

Thank you helped me solve a leak 👍