Hi
I know this problem has been posted a few times but could someone give me a bit more info.
Stopcock under the sink is now leaking, occaisional drip with stopcock off, constant drip when 'on'. The drip is coming from the gland nut/shaft area. Tightening the gland nut has stopped the drip when 'off', but not when 'on'.
Is it safe to completely unscrew gland nut?
What do I use to pack behind gland nut - Plumbers Mait or what?
Does area behind gland nut require cleaning prior to packing?
What is the cause of this type of leak? - is there a seal in there that is worn?
Thanks in advance.
Steveo
I know this problem has been posted a few times but could someone give me a bit more info.
Stopcock under the sink is now leaking, occaisional drip with stopcock off, constant drip when 'on'. The drip is coming from the gland nut/shaft area. Tightening the gland nut has stopped the drip when 'off', but not when 'on'.
Is it safe to completely unscrew gland nut?
What do I use to pack behind gland nut - Plumbers Mait or what?
Does area behind gland nut require cleaning prior to packing?
What is the cause of this type of leak? - is there a seal in there that is worn?
Thanks in advance.
Steveo