How To Fix a Leaking Stopcock Quickly and Easily | Plumbing DIY

[@MyKiwiPower]

I was one of the lucky ones for whom a turn of the spanner fixed it. One minute I was searching for a plumber. Ten minutes later after watching your video, problem solved. Thanks so much!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Nice work!

[@spoonconspiracy5548]

Same for me, thanks

[@nathanjp96]

I was literally going to call a plumber to fix this as I wasn't confident turning the water off at the street! Thank you so much fixed my leak!! 💪💪

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad I could help!

[@markl5681]

I consider myself pretty handy and self sufficient but I didn’t know that, every day’s a school day, thanks for sharing, you’ve got a new subscriber.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the sub

[@grahamkenworthy3189]

I had a water meter fitted yesterday! The young plumber came from Barnsley... home of 'Kes' and 'Dickie Bird!' He noticed the drip from the packing gland and fixed it in an instant with a smidgeon of 'jointing compound'... I tipped him a tenner... He did a grrreat job! 👍👍👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍👍

[@user-NELZZ]

Working in buildings maintenance I used this method successfully dozens of times. Good of you to share, it should save many DIY-ers money.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 🙏

[@davew641]

Thank you so much for this simple video, gave my gland nut a a tweak and it cured the dripping, if nothing else, it’s bought me some time

[@mattwright8393]

Fixed a leaky bath tap in my bathroom today and then found my stop tap leaking just now, fixed in 5 mins with your help, thankyou

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome

[@ryanlake5423]

Nice one mate managed to unstick my stopcock this afternoon and literally just realised mine was leaking, after watching you're video sorted in 5 minutes

[@mags199]

Fixed my stopcock leak. Thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@michaelwalsh7846]

Worked for me packing the gland nut with ptfe tape, and saved others a hassle no doubt, thanks a lot. Mike.

[@PENNYGLEN]

Very helpful. Many thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patrickflanagan8008]

Excellent advice....nice one matey

[@pautodriver]

Excellent clear explanation.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tristiza]

Brilliant, thank you 😄 fixed mine!!! Only just discovered this channel, looking good for everything I need to fix!! Fantastic, thank you 😄

[@alanjackson1351]

Many thanks for your video for years the stop valve in our house has leaked after been switched off when we returned from holiday driving me crazy after watching your video I fixed it in 5 minutes Thanks a lot

[@tlking90]

Finally I can fix this myself thank you so so much

[@robbellamy1154]

Your video was a big help. Was ready to get a plumber out. Problem solved thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@davidviney711]

Thanks mate. Just managed to sort on my own thanks to your instructions 👌

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@gerrylitebite]

Thanks. Very useful video. On the job tomorrow. Fingers crossed. 😊

[@martinburgon1338]

Really concise and thorough explanations - excellent for learning how to fix all kinds of household jobs. Thank you.

[@julianp2868]

Well your right for sure, I have always been scared of anything Plumbing but Stop cocks are naff, had 2 go on me in 30 years. I have 3 hot taps that drip and my apprehension is using the stop cock. Now I have confidence in taking them off to renew washers. Thanks mate

[@gerry3454]

I welcome this channel in resolving a much annoying leaking problem that plumers feel not necessary to call-out to great channel thank you

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad to help

[@markmckenna9427]

Thank you so much. This is the second time I have followed your advice and fixed a plumbing problem. I’ll keep A check on your channel and if you add a Patreon I will contribute. Thanks again.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Hello. Glad to have helped. We have channel memberships if you’d like to check out the join button then it’s always much appreciated. Either way, continue enjoying the channel

[@AlistairVass]

Thanks! Really helpful!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped!

[@markhemmings01]

Very helpful ... thanks.

[@michaelp998]

Also , you can push a little bit of boss/ Hawk white paste in with the ptfe tape. The old brass stopcocks were actually made very well, the new ones however are poorly made. The centre screw is only brass plated, and rusts. I now fit BS standard lever valves. Turn your valves on and off twice a year too keep them free from seizing up.

[@nigelevans4037]

I have just watched this video as I have a leaking stopcock. It has given me the confidence to have a go myself and save some £s. Thank you.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@martinadams4544]

Very good video and good clear instructions. Well done mate. I'm a Gas Safe Engineer myself and are all for people doing simple jobs themselves.

[@WS-1]

Excellent advice given here in this tutorial . In my situation , it was thankfully down to tightening the gland nut as first suggested , whilst striking a good balance between sufficient tightening and maintaining sensible movement of the tap function . Great advice from a great KZbinr !

[@DBayliss-o9c]

Thank you so much for this video, it gave me the confidence to have a go myself, and to know what to do if the first fix didn't work. Fortunately the first fix did work, although it wouldn't budge for me, the husband had to do it. But no need to call-out a plumber so we're both very grateful to you.

[@Ginners]

Yup thats fixed it, thanks for giving me the confidence and the knowledge. I thought the issue was a lot worse and was about to get a plumber in

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍👍

[@Ginners]

@@TheDIYGuy1 having said that the pipe still appears damp. There is no obvious dripping from the stopcock itself that seems fixed. I can’t tell if its just condensation or a very minor leak further up.

[@uytgggffghj8797]

nice one mate. I am 63 and I have been an industrial and commercial plumber/heating engineer since I started my apprenticeship at 16. The only thing I would point out is that tightening the stuffing gland nut cant tighten on the shaft so that it cant be turned. It works on hot or cold, did it on a 2 inch valve the other day at 93 degrees c. I have seen some idiots trying to do it by wrapping the tape around the gland nut threads instead of the spindle and dont wrap the ptfe tape to tight and it is a great tip in the arsenal of the tradesman or competent diyer

[@frankhummel4289]

Thanks mate. Saved me calling the plumber. Also I would advise holding the piper work firmly whilst you turn the gland nut as extra support.

[@markfoster2033]

Thanks for this upload mate,mine was leaking & I was wary of flooding the house,but after watching your video I had it fixed pretty quickly.Keep up the good work!

[@faybowen2409]

Thanks so much for this video, really easy to follow for a newbie. Saved us loads of hassle and work by stopping that drippy stopcock. Thank you!

[@marcovanderpers6879]

Thanks for the video. Worked great and saved me a plumbers bill 😊

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Perfect!

[@stephenmorrow3490]

Excellent video. Tightening my flange worked perfectly for leaking stopcock. Thanks.

[@garethmorris3035]

Superb. Thank you. A quick tighten left a tiny drip, but watching your video gave me the confidence to have a go at replacing the PTFE. As you said a bit of challenge getting it to catch the thread again, but once it did - bingo! I'll keep an eye on it over the next few days to see if it needs tightening some more. Once again - thank you!

[@melaniesoden]

This is so practical and helpful and it made me feel as though I can I do it, so I'm going to try it tomorrow morning. Thanks again .

[@martinscircusskillsworkshops]

Tightened up the gland nut a quarter turn and no more leak. Saved some money. Thank you so much!

[@billblue1]

Good video helped a lot

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@andreasmadera1022]

Thanks buddy. Saved waiting for a plumber and repeated clean ups

[@pelhamtemple]

thanks. sorted mine out!!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Great!

[@alastairprydderch2819]

Very informative & delivered in a nice easy going manner. Haven't tried the fix yet, but I think that you may have solved my problem. Many thanks.

[@petemc5070]

Very comprehensive guide - thank you.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@miket2789]

Nailed it, nice one

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@megatron-t1n]

Superb! Ongoing leaky stopcock which I cured for a while by tightening the gland. But then later I moved it slightly and for a while the leak came back. Now I will just clean out whats in there and renew the packing and sleep better at night knowing I have done a proper permanent job. 10/10 thanks!

[@MargyLong]

Excellent tutorial once again.

[@morrisvanson3015]

Thanks for this a very good help that makes you realise some are fixable where you would be fearfull to have a go ...👍

[@johnroberts3723]

Excellent thanks ive been doing bits of plumbing for 40 years and I didn't know what you showed me. Ps if it was leaving from the joint on the body i would probably take a chance on loosening the tap holder a few turns and winding some ptfe in situ.

[@UmbookooKhan]

Very nicely explained. Even a DIY phobic person like me took courage and did the job. Thank you very much.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Most welcome 😊

[@MilesGouch]

Great, really helpful and nice clear explanation. Cheers.

[@davidswan4083]

Brilliant video, many thanks. My mains stopcock will leak if I look at it the wrong way, but now I know how to fix it without calling in a plumber.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped. Thanks

[@catabaticanabatic3800]

Don't forget to wrap the tape the right way i.e. clockwise viewed from above otherwise it will try to unwrap itself as you tighten the gland nut up.

[@peteredwards2857]

It was very well explained, and the video makes it easy to follow.

[@MrPhotodoc]

Exactly the problem on my in-law's circa 1950's National home in Illinois USA. It's a small world after all. Thanks for verifying my wonky repair.

[@marcusbutler4149]

Thank you so much. This gave me the knowledge and confidence to focus attention on the Gland nut in my case. A lot of effort getting past all the external limescale build-up over the years, some oil, a file (to restore the nut shape) and persistence with a spanner to eventually free the nut. And I then used your ptfe tape technique to add more packing. Worked beautifully. Leak solved. Very happy. Thank you.

[@DaveDickens]

Always a great explanation, cheers Dave

[@jocliff7387]

Thank you all the best

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you too

[@aian9460]

Thanks for the video. Tightening the gland nut worked just fine 👍

[@doughnut68]

Thanks mate I have the same problem at my parents house just been leaking for over year will give it a go now thanks bro

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No problem 👍

[@georgegiles8065]

A brilliant and informative Video. Very good for a leak that we really don’t know much about. 👍👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you! 👍

[@waheedsk1]

Very informative. Thank you so much.

[@PRINCEVINCE1983]

Great easy to follow well explained video top chap thanks

[@steveelsworth4897]

Couldn't believe it. One turn of the spanner and it was fixed. Thanks!

[@emmetmcgloin1798]

Very helpful video again. Thanks for this. Trying to get a plumber out Christmas week is impossible so I'll try this fix later. Merry Christmas !

[@peterbooth2804]

Good video, well explained and helpful. Thankyou.

[@webbo73]

Thank you for this. Was able to repack the gland with ptfe as per your steps without turning off the eater. Saved me calling out a plumber 👍

[@sennengomes]

Very well explained with super camera work to accompany it. 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Many thanks!

[@rupertmiller4718]

Glad I found this, saved me a bit I'm sure, fiddly job because of awkward location but simple enough. Thaanks. Now if only there was a simple way to change the steering rack on my car!

[@cjstubejackofalltrade1551]

Thanks, man. Mine started leaking yesterday. I will have to have a look at it.

[@ianhanley5626]

Brilliant. Fixed with some ptfe packing. Thank you so much

[@mathewshaw2772]

Brilliant thanks mate..Very easy fix for a job I've been putting off for ages..

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@WelcomeMrPatrick]

Thank you very much! Great info, I wish this video was around 2 years ago when I purchased my first property! Thank you Sir! 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mactastico1818]

This video helped me massively mate i cant thank you enough.i shut off my stopcock to replace my bath taps and it immediately started dripping.followed your instructions in this video and it stopped the leak.i literally only had around 10 inches of ptf left on my roll as well.your a life saver

[@GKUK-G]

Thank you - did as you advised and it fixed leak in kitchen under the sink. Turn of adjustable spanner did the job.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Excellent!

[@smurfsmurf2295]

Absolutley brilliant tip

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks

[@djcr_91]

This is really useful. We had this issue not long after moving into our house (1950’s property) so good to know how to deal with it should it happen again!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@rogerjoesbury9410]

Very clear instructions, with no waffle . thank you.

[@amazing451]

Great tutorial Cameron, like to see plenty of plumbing and electrical videos as your renovation progresses. 👍👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

More to come! Thanks a lot

[@jj8995]

PTFE plumbers tape for everything

[@ouethojlkjn]

Is the plumbing equivalent of duct tape and a hammer. 😅

[@stevet1769]

I thought it meant Plastic Type for Engineers😂

[@davidallen3162]

All of your videos are very informative. I'm not a very good DIY'er, but if I ever need to find a fix to any problems around my house. I come on to KZbin, and look towards you for that help.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad to help. Keep learning and progressing

[@gavinnightingale723]

Great video. Saved me a lot of unnecessary work. Thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You're welcome!

[@K_ingh16]

Cheers mate, informative and straight to the point as always

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Great, cheers

[@boxercup1]

Absolutely brilliant! I purchased a new stop cock for under our sink as ours was leaking, went outside to turn off the mains water supply and the chamber is full of what looks like tarmac 🙈 so I can’t get to the valve, I called our water supplier and they tell me the outside valve is my problem…..found this video and fixed the leaking stop cock valve in the house under the sink in 5 minutes.. many thanks .. great stuff!

[@mushy3424]

That's odd, always thought the outside stopcock was the water companies responsibility. Mine is jammed shut and don't know how to free it.

[@macbook9084]

This is a great series of videos Im learning so much from them THANK YOU!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you like them!

[@djfoxy83]

Just done this little job on my stopcock, worked perfectly cheers mate 👌🏻

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@KennyMcGregor]

Thanks you! That's most helpful! Nicely made video as well btw👌Keep up the good work.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, will do!

[@stephendf2655]

Great advice I have the same issue and thought I would have to change the whole stop cock. I'll give the ptfe string idea a go. Thanks.

[@TheTeejay73]

Awesome practical tips that just about anyone can do. Thanks so much - nipped my leaky stop cock up and stopped the leak!!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍👍

[@xkitejunkie]

Thank you very much for such a helpful video! Had a leaking stopcock today and now it's fixed! Cheers

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Great to hear!

[@JM-jd7yp]

Great video and very well explained. Can you do a video on what pipes goes where from the main tank and emersion heater. Thank you.

[@wordreet]

Great stuff my dude! THANX!!!!!!!! I've just fixed mine! It was leaking around the tap spindle, so I knew then that it was the gland nut. I'll be shutting it off over xmas, but once I'm home again I'll prolly do the PTFE tape thing anyway. I'm pretty sure this may be the first time this has been repaired in the 40-ish years since this place was built! Thanx again buddy! 😁

[@chiefweasel1357]

Informative and helpful, nicely presented. Good on yer!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 😊

[@MrLitherland]

Fantastic help many thanks

[@michaeltb1358]

Fixed mine with PTFE some time ago. Surely easier if you close the valve first, as that stops the leak while you are working.

[@katehartley7566]

So helpful! Thanks so much! Fixed the job perfectly!

[@tommillington287]

That was very useful, my best mate is a plumber but always forgets where i live!!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@ImKnowledge1963]

Very helpful vid. Thanks.

[@viktorijamiglane6896]

Thank you so much, this video saved me a fair amount of hustle 😊

[@jasonbailey2107]

Thank you so much for this video the first fix worked a treat! I absolutely love your channel fantastic help please keep posting 🙏

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped!