No reason not to use a 1/4 turn full bore lever valve, just ensure it's WRAS approved and fits the incoming main, it would normally carry the BS (EN) classification to be WRAS approved.
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Stop cock replacement
- Thread starter YorkshireMidge
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It's often easier to just change the headgear on the stopcock....I've changed plenty going back 50 years and it seems to be one of the few things that remain standard. A blowlamp is sometimes needed to soften the washer...they can be pretty tight.
Hadn't considered that - thanks for the idea. It would certainly make the job easier if it works.
...but if I do end up replacing it, made my mind up I'm going for a quarter turn.
Thanks for the advice.
Go for a lever. I do.
Homeowners are very appreciative and I don't have to rush out to them at all hours to unseize a basturd stop cock.
And, by the way, I think all "cock replacements should be stopped!"
Homeowners are very appreciative and I don't have to rush out to them at all hours to unseize a basturd stop cock.
And, by the way, I think all "cock replacements should be stopped!"
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