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.
Steam valves
Dec 21, 2007
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Ummm, valve packing. It's basically an impregnated string. Google steam valve packing and you'll find what you need.
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Probably string with an animal fat or wax on it, So a dead Rat should do!!
Probably string with an animal fat or wax on it, So a dead Rat should do!!
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.
No I tried nothing yet, its a rental,
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