Clark Drain CD880 140mm x 115mm x 75mm Stop Tap Stopcock Cover/lid PVC Locking Surround Box

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It now is a requirement that homes must have at least one stopcock, but in a particularly old home that may not be the case.

To use your stopcock and turn it off in the event of an emergency with your water mains, all you have to do is find it on your property and close it. As the name suggests, in direct systems, the water comes directly from the mains, whereas in indirect systems, your water comes from a cold-water tank, which is fed by the mains.In addition to this, not every policy covers the repair of the burst pipe itself and/or the trace and find portion of the work. U K Insurance Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. If this is the case, your outside stopcock will be located in an underground chamber, somewhere near the boundary of your property. If you struggle to turn the water off then it is best you get in touch with the water utilities company. If you’re dealing with a leak or need to make a repair, check to see whether you have localised isolation valves underneath the specific area where you need to turn the water off.

If the stop valve has too much PTFE then the chances are that the stop tap body at the thread will split open at the brass wear. It may also take a few minutes for the water to start running from your taps, as it will need to run through the pipes again. Should the worst-case scenario happen and say you have a burst pipe which releases heavy amounts of pressurised water, knowing and understanding where your stopcock is can help you minimise damage caused to your home.Generally if the turning T-bar is in line with the pipe flow, it is open and across is the closed position . A gravity or low-pressure system, when there is a tank in the loft that supplies the toilets and basins, will have the mains stop tap that supplies water to the kitchen sink, plus a stop tap coming out of the tank for the hot-water flow and for the cold-water flow too. This poses a problem, as time marches on the stopcock can seize, leading to the stop tap becoming impossible to use or the unit leaking and causing the problem it is there to help contain. As with any mechanical device, time can be unkind and eventually if it is not looked after or used, it will become unusable and need replacing.

For instance, if a pipe was leaking between your property boundary and the interior of your home, you would turn off the external tap to carry out the work. The mains water stop tap outside the boundaries is sometimes share amongst other homes depending on the age of the house where newer properties have the own stop valve. You will only need this when your house is in need of a DIY plumbing situation or your in a plumbing emergency situation. Below are some of the most common questions asked when discussing stopcocks, which we have provided answers for: Is a Stopcock a Legal Requirement? In this feature we’re going to be taking a look at basic household plumbing, focusing on how to locate and identity the stopcock and knowing the kind of water system in your home (so you’ll know next time to easily cut the supply should there be a leak or blockage).There may be a clause or stipulation in your tenancy agreement which discusses this, as well as other drainage responsibilities, so it is always best to check if you are unsure. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent.