Repair Leaky Shut-Off Valve Howto DIY Fix It - Please Read Safety Tips & **New Info** in Description
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How to fix a leaky shut-off valve on a hot water heater's cold water supply line. It's a simple fix on a system that warrants a little thought before diving in. Please read and follow the safety tips below the third paragraph.
*New Info*
Starting At @ 2:53
**Please note: Wrap the self-forming valve packing (rope seal), CLOCKWISE around the VALVE STEM to fill the space under the valve nut. This will stop the leak. Do not overtighten the valve nut, or the (blue) handle will not spin to open the valve. See the video from ~ 2:53. **
Symptoms:
Dripping shut-off valve on cold water supply line to the hot water heater. Drip may be slow. Or you may be able to stop the drip by turning off some of the cold supply by tightening the shut-off valve (blue) handle a little bit. This creates the new problem:
Little or No Hot Water Pressure:
If your hot water has little or no pressure throughout the house, a leaky shut-off valve may be the culprit. What happens is the shut-off valve's packing or washer wears out over time, allowing water to seep out and drip just behind the (blue) handle of the shut off valve. This, in turn, tempts people to shut the supply valve a tiny bit, to stop the drip. Over time, the process is repeated until barely any cold water is allowed into the hot water heater. Without enough cold water coming into the tank, little to no hot water comes out of your taps or spigots. A sure-fire symptom of this problem is a rush of water when you first turn on the tap, then little or no hot water. Simply follow the steps to repair the leak and return the shut-off valve to its normal (fully open) position; and your hot water will return to its appropriate pressure.
🔥Safety Tips: ⚡
Shut off electricity to the water heater and nearby outlets. Water leaks can be unpredictable. Water mixed with electricity can be fatal. If you need to shut off the lights (if they are on the same circuit as any nearby outlets), you may use battery powered lights to see. Be safe.
Keep Cool: ♨❄👍
Drain some of the hot water from the tank after the electricity has been shut off from its heating elements. You may do so by simply turning on any hot water faucet, such as a tub or nearby sink. This allows cold water to flow into the heater and mingle with the hot water already in the tank. This will cool the water in the tank somewhat, so drips at the repair site will be in a more tolerable comfort zone. The more hot water you release, the more cool water comes into the tank; so if you have really hot water settings, take some thought about how much water you need to cool it down. This will vary depending on the size of your hot water heater and how long the electricity / heating elements have been shut down. These tanks are designed to hold heat, so don't rely solely on time to cool the water. A little caution goes a long way. Don't get burned.
⚠🔥Gas Powered Water Heater? 🔥⚠
If your system uses gas to heat the water, still shut off electric power to any nearby outlets. Consult a professional as to how to shut off the heat so as to cool the water.
✅On all water heaters:✅
Use caution when working around the temperature and pressure relief valve on your water heater. If you aren't sure what that is, see the following link for an image:
https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/up...
To learn more about the temperature and pressure relief valve, follow the link below:
https://www.dummies.com/home-garden/p...
The temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valve installed on hot water tanks is a vital safety feature. Do not operate your tank with heat if the TPR valve or pipes are damaged, even if they are only bent. Get a professional to inspect / repair them if they are damaged. A faulty TPR system could allow pressure to build up causing an explosion. See link above this paragraph for more info.
As stated earlier, this is a simple repair on a system that warrants a little caution that will go a long way.
🔧🔩Tools / Materials / Purpose:🔩🔧
Wire brush to clean packing nut if corroded.
Wrench🔧 that fits on the packing nut to loosen and tighten it.
Screw Driver to fit bolt 🔩holding on the (blue) handle of the shut-off valve to remove and install it.
Rag to clean packing nut thread area and mop up water drips.
Small pan to catch drips (optional)
Self-forming valve packing rope seal appropriate size for packing valve. We used a 3/32" diameter piece about 6" long. Picture in this video @ 3:00 If you aren't sure, take a picture of your system and show someone knowledgeable in the plumbing department of your local hardware store. 😎
Scissors or knife to cut the packing rope.
Lubricant to help loosen packing valve and shut-off valve handle.
👍
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*New Info*
Starting At @ 2:53
**Please note: Wrap the self-forming valve packing (rope seal), CLOCKWISE around the VALVE STEM to fill the space under the valve nut. This will stop the leak. Do not overtighten the valve nut, or the (blue) handle will not spin to open the valve. See the video from ~ 2:53. **
Symptoms:
Dripping shut-off valve on cold water supply line to the hot water heater. Drip may be slow. Or you may be able to stop the drip by turning off some of the cold supply by tightening the shut-off valve (blue) handle a little bit. This creates the new problem:
Little or No Hot Water Pressure:
If your hot water has little or no pressure throughout the house, a leaky shut-off valve may be the culprit. What happens is the shut-off valve's packing or washer wears out over time, allowing water to seep out and drip just behind the (blue) handle of the shut off valve. This, in turn, tempts people to shut the supply valve a tiny bit, to stop the drip. Over time, the process is repeated until barely any cold water is allowed into the hot water heater. Without enough cold water coming into the tank, little to no hot water comes out of your taps or spigots. A sure-fire symptom of this problem is a rush of water when you first turn on the tap, then little or no hot water. Simply follow the steps to repair the leak and return the shut-off valve to its normal (fully open) position; and your hot water will return to its appropriate pressure.
🔥Safety Tips: ⚡
Shut off electricity to the water heater and nearby outlets. Water leaks can be unpredictable. Water mixed with electricity can be fatal. If you need to shut off the lights (if they are on the same circuit as any nearby outlets), you may use battery powered lights to see. Be safe.
Keep Cool: ♨❄👍
Drain some of the hot water from the tank after the electricity has been shut off from its heating elements. You may do so by simply turning on any hot water faucet, such as a tub or nearby sink. This allows cold water to flow into the heater and mingle with the hot water already in the tank. This will cool the water in the tank somewhat, so drips at the repair site will be in a more tolerable comfort zone. The more hot water you release, the more cool water comes into the tank; so if you have really hot water settings, take some thought about how much water you need to cool it down. This will vary depending on the size of your hot water heater and how long the electricity / heating elements have been shut down. These tanks are designed to hold heat, so don't rely solely on time to cool the water. A little caution goes a long way. Don't get burned.
⚠🔥Gas Powered Water Heater? 🔥⚠
If your system uses gas to heat the water, still shut off electric power to any nearby outlets. Consult a professional as to how to shut off the heat so as to cool the water.
✅On all water heaters:✅
Use caution when working around the temperature and pressure relief valve on your water heater. If you aren't sure what that is, see the following link for an image:
https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/up...
To learn more about the temperature and pressure relief valve, follow the link below:
https://www.dummies.com/home-garden/p...
The temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valve installed on hot water tanks is a vital safety feature. Do not operate your tank with heat if the TPR valve or pipes are damaged, even if they are only bent. Get a professional to inspect / repair them if they are damaged. A faulty TPR system could allow pressure to build up causing an explosion. See link above this paragraph for more info.
As stated earlier, this is a simple repair on a system that warrants a little caution that will go a long way.
🔧🔩Tools / Materials / Purpose:🔩🔧
Wire brush to clean packing nut if corroded.
Wrench🔧 that fits on the packing nut to loosen and tighten it.
Screw Driver to fit bolt 🔩holding on the (blue) handle of the shut-off valve to remove and install it.
Rag to clean packing nut thread area and mop up water drips.
Small pan to catch drips (optional)
Self-forming valve packing rope seal appropriate size for packing valve. We used a 3/32" diameter piece about 6" long. Picture in this video @ 3:00 If you aren't sure, take a picture of your system and show someone knowledgeable in the plumbing department of your local hardware store. 😎
Scissors or knife to cut the packing rope.
Lubricant to help loosen packing valve and shut-off valve handle.
👍
© DNA
#ShutOffValveRepair #DrippingValveHandle #FixLeakingValveStem #Plumbing #NoHotWater #DIY #Howto #DnAVid
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