Leaking Cast Iron Radiator Valve

[roger-bernhardt]

One of our cast iron radiators has a leak underneath where the handle goes into the valve. The handle turns loosely but the handles on the other radiators are stiff. Is there anything I can do myself to fix this? Or at least stop it from leaking over the bank holiday. Thanks.

leaky rad valve

• roger-bernhardt
• 28 Apr 2011
• 1

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[foxhole]

Tighten nut immediately below knob.

 

[roger-bernhardt]

Thanks, but what kind of tool would I tighten it with? It only protrudes a mm or two below the plastic handle and feels circular.

 

[ironman1]

Remove the control knob along with brass shroud , once removed you will see the leak between spindle/stuffing box nut , just nip up till tight.

 

[roger-bernhardt]

Thanks. The shroud looks like it might be welded on. Is it safe to force it off?

 

[Nige F]

it`s probably screwed on