Recent content by Handturner

Well, I'm amazed to say it went without a hitch, even down to the home-made stopcock key as recommended by an earlier poster. Had to get rid of accumulated silt, stones etc in the shaft, and thought the water would never turn off, but I was being ultra-cautious when turning the stopcock...

Oh, my bottle's gone. I'm going to turn off the water from outside. I've spent the last hour clearing away leaves, mud etc from around the cover, but since it's getting dark I'm putting off the operation till tomorrow. I'm a bit worried knowing my luck that the stop-cock is seized, or I twist it...

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Cracking answer. Will give it a go at the weekend, camcorder at ready......

Has anybody ever fitted a tap WITHOUT turning off the main supply first? I know this seems stupid, but bear with me. We've got an outside tap which is leaking badly and needs replacing. But the stopcock to it is hidden behind the built in units of the back kitchen. Stupid, but nothing surprises...