Stopcock Leaking From Spindle Gland Nut: Easy Repair!

A stopcock leaking is usually an easy fix. This no nonsense video will save you a few quid by showing you how to do it yourself.
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To fix a mains water stopcock leaking from the gland nut, you can tighten the nut with some water pump pliers, or an adjustable spanner if the gland nut isn't rounded off like the one in this video.
You must turn the gland nut clockwise to fix the leak, this will fix most stopcock leaks.
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This is just one very easy way stop a leaking stop tap. You might have to strip it down and add some PTFE tape or jointing compound to the threads (or replace the guts) if this doesn't work.
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[@ThinFreddysFlop]

Hi there, thanks for the video. I have a tap which is leaking out the top but doesn't have a packing gland. Wondering how I can fix that type of tap?

[@HouseWarm]

Hi, sounds like you need replace the cartridge in the tap.

[@domichall666]

Lovely but can he shut the water supply off or on😂😂

[@HouseWarm]

Yes, it's my stopcock