Gland nut Leak - Radiator Valve

[jimmyboggust]

Hi
Newbie question here. Bathroom radiator valve was making a noise, so opened it slightly to allow more flow. When I did this it started to leak. I have taken the cover off and it is dripping from the gland nut. It leaks when the valve is fully open or fully closed.
I did some quick research - hoping not to have to drain the system and change the valves - and it seems you can undo the gland nut and pack with PTFE tape and lightly tighten.. Seemed easy. BUT I cannot undo the nut. It is extremely tight on both sides and does not even move slightly. I have tried a lot of force and am worried if I use any more it will make the situation much worse??

Any ideas?

 

[terryplumb]

That valve doesn't have a gland nut. Is it leaking from the spindle ,where the little copper clip is ,or is it leaking where the brass valve screws into the chrome valve body ?

 

[jimmyboggust]

That valve doesn't have a gland nut. Is it leaking from the spindle ,where the little copper clip is ,or is it leaking where the brass valve screws into the chrome valve body ?

Thanks for the quick reply - It is leaking near the copper clip.

 

[terryplumb]

That type of valve doesn't have a gland,the seals are O rings, which are inside the valve fitted on the spindle.
You would need to drain the system ,strip the valve once removed from the body and fit suitable replacement O rings.
You might as well just fit complete new valves.

 

[jimmyboggust]

That type of valve doesn't have a gland,the seals are O rings, which are inside the valve fitted on the spindle.
You would need to drain the system ,strip the valve once removed from the body and fit suitable replacement O rings.
You might as well just fit complete new valves.

Thanks again for the reply - sounds like I am going to be draining the system this weekend then!! I will get some new valves ordered