Recent content by wazza139

:? OK, Thanks - last question on this topic. Why is there not a leak from the spindle when the stopcock is open - why only when I close it off?

:lol: Thanks, I thought that might be the answer but what is likely to happen if i choose to do nothing? Is there a risk of a catastrophic failiure?

Whenever I turn off my mains (although I have 2 mains water inlets to the house) stopcock in my garage it leaks slightly from the spindle. After about 6 - 12 hours the leaking stops and in total it probably leaks no more than a soup spoon full of water. I know that tightening up the gland nut...