- If your tap is connected to the
mains, it is relatively simple to cut off the supply. Turn
off the indoor stop valve. If it is stiff, it is advisable
to use a spanner, or to apply a little oil if necessary.
When this has been done, simply drain the remaining water
away by turning on the taps until the flow of water has
stopped.
- If your hot or cold tap feeds off
of pipes from the cistern, there should be either a gate
valve or mini stopcock available to turn off. The stop valve
can be found alongside the cold water tank. When these have
been turned off, switch on the tap until the water flow
has stopped.
N.B. If you find that neither the gate valve or the stopcock
are present, then the cistern itself will have to be drained.
- To drain the cistern you must first
prevent water entering the system by switching it off at
the mains. Alternatively you can tie up the ball-valve by
placing a piece of wood across the tank and tying the arm
of the ball-valve to it. Either way, the flow of water will
be stopped. The bathroom taps can then be turned on to drain
out the remaining water.
- If for some reason you wish to
turn of the outdoor stopcock, you will first need to find
it outside of your property. If you cannot locate it, get
in touch with your water company. Take of the cover off,
and insert the stopcock key. When you have reached the handle
at the bottom, turn it clockwise to cut off the flow.
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