2006-11-04 20:55:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
undo the nut on the spindle and wrap ptf tape ,redo the nut and hey presto
2006-11-04 20:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tighten up the nut below the tap handle ever so slightly if that dont work find out when the stopcock for the street is turn it off and replace the stopcock or the internal washer personally i would replace the whole stopcock
2006-11-04 20:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
There is a washer in the ball valve that wears down over the years. The water level in the tank slowly gets higher until it starts to drip out of the overflow pipe. If you leave it, it will get worse.
More modern ball valves have an adjustment so that you loosen a screw and the ball can move up and down. Move it down about an inch and that should solve your problem.
If you have one of the older valves, you can only adjust them by bending the arm. Bending it so that the ball is an inch lower should solve the problem, but there's a risk the arm will break.
A new valve is quite cheap and easy to fit if you know how to use a spanner and how to turn the water off. If you don't, get a plumber in.
2006-11-04 21:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tighten the gland up, that's the first nut on the shaft of the valve may be a hexagon spanner fit or if very old it may be round and pipe grips will be required 1/8 of a turn will suffice any more and you may not be able to operate the valve.
2006-11-04 21:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a replacement.....think of the water that is being wasted at your expense if on a meter.
its a very quick job for an experienced plumber...but I suppose it depends on what your stop **** is on....I have assumed it is the mains water.
If its leaking it is faulty and may not work when you really need to use it in an emergency.
In the meantime...put a bowl under it to catch the drops......it will ruin flooring if left to drip..
Good luck.
2006-11-05 03:07:17 · answer #5 · answered by SALLY D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the valve stems. You will find a gasket on the bottom of the valve stem, held in place by a screw. Take your VS to your local hardware store & ask them to match the proper gaskets. This is the advantatage of a local harware store...customer service. If the valve seats are shot, you have a few choices, ream the valve seats, replace the valve seats & gasket, or replace the entire valve.
2006-11-04 21:03:20 · answer #6 · answered by david g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leaking Stopcock
2017-02-22 13:25:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It either needs a new seal (could be an O ring or washer, but some are machined metal and have no seal) or replaced.
On rare occasions, removing it & cleaning will correct it.
2006-11-04 21:04:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi>
I presume you mean a domestic tap.
If so, turn the supply off, dismantle the thing, and fit a new 50p washer.
Bob.
2006-11-04 21:01:16 · answer #9 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Change the washer
2006-11-04 20:58:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋