I have a few valves that leak at the stems, I think there is a nut
under the handle I can take off to repack it, what do I use to repack
the valve.

On Dec 20, 8:29 pm, ransley wrote:
I have a few valves that leak at the stems, I think there is a nut
under the handle I can take off to repack it, what do I use to repack
the valve.

Ummm, valve packing. It's basically an impregnated string. Google
steam valve packing and you'll find what you need.

R

On Dec 20, 7:36*pm, RicodJour wrote:
On Dec 20, 8:29 pm, ransley wrote:

*I have a few valves that leak at the stems, I think there is a nut
under the handle I can take off to repack it, what do I use to repack
the valve.

Ummm, valve packing. *It's basically an impregnated string. *Google
steam valve packing and you'll find what you need.

R

Probably string with an animal fat or wax on it, So a dead Rat should
do!!

I recently notice my was leaking so I tightened the nut, but I guess he
tried that.

"ransley" wrote in message
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On Dec 20, 7:36 pm, RicodJour wrote:
On Dec 20, 8:29 pm, ransley wrote:

I have a few valves that leak at the stems, I think there is a nut
under the handle I can take off to repack it, what do I use to repack
the valve.

Ummm, valve packing. It's basically an impregnated string. Google
steam valve packing and you'll find what you need.

R

Probably string with an animal fat or wax on it, So a dead Rat should
do!!

"ransley" wrote in message
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I have a few valves that leak at the stems, I think there is a nut
under the handle I can take off to repack it, what do I use to repack
the valve.

Plumbing supply will have valve packing. It is a string that is impregnated
and makes the seal.

Sometimes you can get away with just tightening the nut a quarter turn. If
that does not work, get them fixed before the steam erodes things and makes
fixing impossible.

On Dec 20, 9:18*pm, "New & Improved - N/F John"
wrote:
I recently notice my was leaking so I tightened the nut, but I guess he
tried that.

"ransley" wrote in message

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On Dec 20, 7:36 pm, RicodJour wrote:

On Dec 20, 8:29 pm, ransley wrote:

I have a few valves that leak at the stems, I think there is a nut
under the handle I can take off to repack it, what do I use to repack
the valve.

Ummm, valve packing. It's basically an impregnated string. Google
steam valve packing and you'll find what you need.

R

Probably string with an animal fat or wax on it, So a dead Rat should
do!!

No I tried nothing yet, its a rental,