leaky tapping

[ajoint]

i have a bottom tapping that is leaking on a radiator,i cannot isolate the rad with the valves as they are stuck as i cannot turn the valves because they are old ones and wont turn,any suggestions to how i can stop the leak at the tapping without having to drain the system

 

[Riley]

Either freeze the tail , do it live (not recommended) or drain the system. Not really any other way

 

[woodytheplumber]

Why don't you want to drain it down? Run some cleaner through for a few days drain it down change all faulty valves fill up and inhibitor

 

[ajoint]

woody,how do i add cleaner and inhibitor?

 

[Riley]

Pour into a radiator. Towel rail is ideal

 

[Riley]

Obviously partially drain the system first otherwise you'll get wet

 

[ajoint]

riley,you say pour into a radiator,how do i do that when its full of waterif i take either valve of then there will be water every where wont there?

 

[AlexGas]

...any suggestions to how i can stop the leak at the tapping without having to drain the system

Call a plumber!?