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So, if a Stop Cock does not prevent 'back flow', then what would be the reason to use a Stop Cock rather than a lever Ball Valve on the main supply in the flat?

Thanks Bacho. Is the reason to use a Stop Cock down to preventing 'back flow', hence potential contamination of the fresh water supply? Just curious... Thanks again.

Background: separate flat in apartment block with shared water supply. Each apartment then has a separate/independent feed from this shared supply. The shared supply has an internal Stop Cock as well as main isolating in the street. The Stop Cock inside my apartment supplied from the shared...