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In animals, a gland is a group of cells in an animal's body that synthesizes substances (such as hormones) for release into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).

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    Leaking stopcock without packing gland

    Hi, as you can see pictured I have a stopcock without a packing gland. Over the past few days my cistern inlet was suffering from an airlock and it was hammering constantly after filling. I turned off this stopcock, drained all the pipes, turned the taps back off and then let the water back...
  2. D

    Repacking underground stopcock gland.

    I have an underground stopcock that is leaking a lot through the gland. I have dug down three foot to access the stopcock as I also want to move the 28mm black plastic pipe two feet to the right as well as be sure what was leaking the pipes or the gland. The tap is brass with brass nuts. What is...
  3. P

    Tap won’t turn off with new tap gland

    I purchased 2x 1/2” tap gland for my basin because the hot one was faulty. I had to turn the stopcock of in the kitchen. I also had to turn off the mains on the pavement outside. I replaced the glands and the hot is working fine. But the cold tap does not turn off at all, with the new...
  4. Israrbaig

    Kitchen tap gland 1/4 turn

    My tap started dripping & I used my trusty monkey Wrench & tried to brute force it to turn. Sadly the nut round off & I can’t seem to remove it. I purchased a spanner but still no luck as the nut has no corners. I tried the monkey W again on the base but the metal has turned soft. Any ideas...
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    Danfoss RAS-C2 gland replacement - quick question

    Hi guys. Very specific question... Got a RAS-C2 where the pin will only move a fraction of a mil and no amount of the usual tapping/WD40 will help. So looking to change the gland rather than the whole TRV. Has anyone here changed a RAS-C2 gland before? There doesn't seem to be anything to grip...
    • simonhill
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    • america danfoss gland question quick ras-c2 replacement usa
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: USA
  6. D

    Stripped gland or bonnet nut on cartridge gate valve

    I have a gate valve that shuts water off to outside hose bib, and it leaks through the valve stem when open. The valve was installed 25 years ago when the house was new, and is used seasonally to shut water off to the outside hose bib to prevent the hose bib from being damaged during winter...
    • DIYplumberWhitby
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    • america bonnet cartridge gate valve gland nut usa valve
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: USA
  7. B

    Advise Please - Tap 20 tooth tap gland packs? Sizing ??

    Hi All I need to replace a leaking tap (separate, not a monobloc). I notice screw fix do 3 sizes, 8mm, 9mm and 10.5mm, is this just the diameter of the spline if i measured with vernier calipers? To me the description seems wrong, 8, 9, 10.5mm would only refer the the actual HEIGHT of the...
    • bilabonic
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    • advise america gland please sizing tap tap gland tap glands usa
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: USA
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    Basin tap cover - how to remove?

    I replaced the gland on the hot kitchen tap and successfully stopped it constantly dribbling. Problem niw is that the hot tap in the downstairs loo is dripping more. I thought I'd just do the same, but I can't get into it! Have removed the little cap, and undone an Allen head screw inside, which...
    • Flora
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    • america basin cover gland gland nut remove tap tap cover usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: USA
  9. S

    Tap gland

    Hi, trying to change the tap glands on my bath taps and I’ve undone the gland easy enough but it won’t pull out of the tap I put it all back together as I didn’t want to force it, does the other hex part of the tap have to be unthreaded as it looks like an extra flange, thanks
    • Simone
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    • america gland tap tap gland usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: USA
  10. N

    Old stopcock gland nut – unusual & stuck

    Hi – can’t turn this nut with serrated edges. Tried big pliers & gave stilsons a gentle go – but to no avail. Since brushed it clean & found it’s chewed up a bit. What’s the best tool & process before I damage it further? It’s dripping from spindle when shut off tight but trickling when open...
    • ncdesign
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    • gland gland nut nut old stop cock stopcock stuck unusual
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Ireland
  11. B

    Stripped gland nut / slow leak on old lead pipe stopcock

    Hi, I have a stripped gland nut with a slow leak on a 1930's semi stopcock, where the main cold water feed is from a lead pipe. I am wondering whether I could remove and replace from the flange nut (*hopefully correct term), although am not sure of the size I will need. - Photos have been...
  12. A

    Non standard tap gland +1 inch

    The attached image show a tap gland more than 1 inch in diameter. Is it possibly American?
  13. J

    Replacing bathroom basin tap gland - wrong thread type?

    Evening all, merry christmas. I'm trying to replace a tap gland in our bathroom, apparently not as simple as I thought. Old taps, can't find the brand, probably 15-20 years at least. I bought a washer seat grinding/facing tool, and a new tap gland (from Wickes and Homebase). The grinding...
  14. M

    Gland Nut cant be loosened or tightened

    Basically, have a small leak from a Radiator valve so wanted to pack the gland nut. I cant loosen or tighten the gland nut, any recommendations on getting it to move? I am thinking WD40 and/or try loosening when the heat is on, am i going down the right path with these ideas or do you have any...
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    Leak on gland nut Potterton 24 Eco HE

    Hi guys, Every few months I find myself changing the gland nut and o ring on my boiler because it starts to leak. I use silicon grease and it looks all good and doesn't leak for ages. It's the nut where the rod comes out and triggers the hot water. Is this a common fault or is there a way to...
  16. ?

    Stripped Gland nut on stopcock

    Hi all, I Stripped the gland nut on stopcock like an idiot. I did not pack the gland properly and kept tightening the nut to stop the drip, by doing this i destroyed the nut. Do i have to freeze the pipe in order to replace the stopcock or is there a way of removing the gland nut? At least...
  17. A

    How to pack a radiator gland nut

    Hi, I wonder if anyone can help. I went out to a job today (leaking rad gland ) I took the lockshield head off. Instead of the usual gland nut that threads into the lockshield, this was a nut that threaded over the lockshield (similar to a standard 15mm isolation valve nut). I packed it as I...
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    How do I increase pressure here?

    Hi there, This is my first time posting and hope I'm posting in the correct category. I have an apartment in Italy and control my water supply through a stop tap in the building. Next to it is what seems to be a pressure gauge. I have attached 2 photos to illustrate. My shower pressure isn't...
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    Leaking stopcock

    Hi all My stopcock is leaking from the gland nut. I think I can fix this but it looks a bit crusted up and wondered if this will likely need replacing, or can this be cleaned up? The forum won't let me post an image but you can paste this into a browser to see it I think...
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    Diverter Valve Gland removal tool

    I've been told that there is available a tool that removes the Giannoni glands easily a bit like a socket. Never seen one and can't find one on the internet. My mate has one but he made it 25 years ago but I would rather buy one. Any ideas anyone ??
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