Stopcock leak

[A_Novice]

Hi,

Have got a leaky stopcock. Am due to be having it replaced during some works I am having later on but it is leaking a bit more now and would like to fix as have noticed some damp.

Looking for any help as it doesn't look the same as some on you tube and other guides.

Thanks

 

[kidgreen61]

Slacken off gland nut, wrap shaft with several wraps of PTFE tape, whilst pushing it down shaft. Retighten gland nut, job done.

 

[Iamchamps]

As above of course turn off water from road first though.

 

[Madrab]

of course turn off water from road first though.

Not needed, best to have the tap shut off first tho. Don't tighten the gland nut too much otherwise the tap won't turn.

 

[Iamchamps]

Not needed, best to have the tap shut off first tho. Don't tighten the gland nut too much otherwise the tap won't turn.

I can’t tell from the picture what side the leak is. If it is the incoming side then the water needs to be turned off.

 

[Deleted member 267285]

I can’t tell from the picture what side the leak is. If it is the incoming side then the water needs to be turned off.

Looks like it’s just the gland nut, water off outside not needed for that.

 

[Madrab]

Yup, it's leaking from the gland, that being said, it looks well crusty, if it doesn't loosen relatively easily I would leave it well alone.

 

[A_Novice]

Thanks for your advice.

Have decided to leave alone and having the whole thing replaced Monday.

Access was very difficult so didn't want anything silly happening on a Saturday.

 

[Iamchamps]

Looks like it’s just the gland nut, water off outside not needed for that.

I like to side on caution. Turning the water off outside for me is a 2 minute job doing that then messing with the stopcock seems like a no brainer

No point trying to be the hero and flooding your house

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Turning the water off outside for me is a 2 minute job

For you perhaps, but for many they’re full of soil and other bits and pieces, I’ve pulled crushed coke cans out before now

 

[A_Novice]

Have switched off the water at the road until Monday.

Is it usual for it to smell a bit. About 2 hours after switching off it really pongs

 

[Madrab]

Is it usually for what to smell? Smell of damp?? If it is damp it can take a while to dry out, warm air heater and ventilation