Radiator bleed valve leaking

[AidyTy]

hi there

The bleed valve on my upstairs is leaking. I have BG coming out on Wednesday to fix it but looking for an interim solution.

The valve to isolate the radiator is hard to move and i dont want to force it.

Could I put plumbers mait around it as a temporary solution (would this invalidate my contract with BG?) or should I just keep an eye on the pressure on the boiler and top up as necessary?

Cheers

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

If you cannot turn the radiator valves off, your pretty well stuffed!
Have you tried to nip the bleed valve up a little to see if the leak stops?

 

[stef99]

well.. you really need to switch the raditor off at the pipe valve or drain the system.

Then take the bleed valve out and wrap it in this. and replace.
Litterally a 5 minute job.

PTFE tape costs about £2.19 for ten rolls. (from Screwfix)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PTFE-WHIT...DIY_Materials_Plumbing_MJ&hash=item1e8bddd5ec

 

[AidyTy]

If you cannot turn the radiator valves off, your pretty well stuffed!
Have you tried to nip the bleed valve up a little to see if the leak stops?

Thanks for your quick reply.

It is just a drip but a constant drip. I dont want to force something and end up making it worse! I am not DIY minded at all.

I just want to make sure that in this cold weather and Glasgow is freezing at the moment that I dont have to turn off my heating - I guess I can just keep an eye on the pressure and top up if needed until BG come on Wednesday?

Cheers

 

[Boilerman2]

That's what I would do, put some old towels under the radiator to catch the leaking water (remember to check them regularly)