Stop cock broken on lead pipe

[JohnD]

they do in some cases help with stop-cocks, doubtless because they don't want more leaks than necessary, but once over the roadside boundary into your property, they are under no obligation and are entitled to charge.

have a look at the website of your local water company and see what they say.

BTW you might think about having that old lead pipe replaced with a new (larger) plastic one. It will give you better flow especially for showers and a combi boiler. There may be a subsidy available. Ask the water co to test your tapwater for lead content to see if you qualify.

 

[Burnerman]

If anyone asked me to do this one, I'd consider putting another stopcock on the copper side.....
Other than that, Usain Bolt wouldn't have a look in
John

 

[easyflow]

Seems to be enough room to cut the lead fit a lead lock with 15mm copper coming off, fit a new stop cock and connect back onto 15 mm.

 

[JohnD]

lead lock

Young fella

 

[Nige F]

A picture would be helpful. That link doesn't work
Is the broken stop tap onto lead directly or is there any copper off the lead before the stop tap?

Look in his profile you can see for youself the nightmare potential

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