MAIN STOP COCK LEAKING

Hello,

I have been in my house for four years. Following a recent burst, the plumber turned the main stop cock off to effect a repair. When it was turned back on I noticed a very slight leak. Is this unusual or not, i.e. no problems over the years then suddenly a leak when it is turned for the first time. Also, do you know what is likely to be causing the leaK?

The leak is, in fact, more of a 'weep' in that I think an empty flora tub would go six months before it needed emptying if sat below the stop cock so I am in no hurry to repair. However, when I do eventually come to repair it, is it a case of turning the supply off on the main road to reduce the pressure while the main stop cock is repaired?

Many thanks,

Jim

is it leaking from the gland nut ?
nut at base of the spindle.
if so may just need nipping up. as these do get stuck to the spindle and then turn when you turn the stockcock on/off.
quite common when they haven't been touched for yrs.
squirt of wd 40 useally free's them up abit.

if not as you say shut the outside stopcock and fit a new one.

Thanks very much, seco services. I'll check that out.

Thanks again.