Leaking from radiator valves (not standard?) (Ed.)

[EYEONME2634]

Hi,

Really need some help and advice. My boiler needed refilling and I wondered why so I did a quick google and it said I might have a leak.

Checked all the rads and the one in the living room was leaking, again did a search to see if I could stop it but I can’t seem to find anywhere what type of valves I have!?!

Could anyone help identify them and how to try and stop the leak. It looks like both ends have the same valve.

Thank you.

 

[CountryFan]

They look like lockshield valves, you may be able to repack the gland, failing that you may need new ones.

 

[EYEONME2634]

They look like lockshield valves, you may be able to repack the gland, failing that you may need new ones.

Thanks for the fast reply on a Sunday, I have watched loads of videos on the gland nut but I don’t really see where that is on these values. Also turning them clockwise opens the valve and it leaks more, is that meant to happen?

 

[CountryFan]

Also turning them clockwise opens the valve and it leaks more, is that meant to happen?

Not normally meant to happen, but can since you have a leak. Personally I would replace them. 3/4” lockshield valves with 15mm inlet tails is what you want.

 

[EYEONME2634]

Not normally meant to happen, but can since you have a leak. Personally I would replace them. 3/4” lockshield valves with 15mm inlet tails is what you want.

Thanks, I wouldn’t even know where to start, how much do you think that might cost?

Also, in the mean time any other ideas on how to stop the leak? Any way I could sit off just that radiator? I worried to touch the other value as it’s the same, don’t want a leak the other end as well. Thanks.

 

[terryplumb]

Closing the valve with a spanner may stop the leakage. Replacing the valve/s is really what you need to do.