Outdoor tap won't open

Sinon · 24 May 2021

Hi there, I have an outdoor tap which was working fine a couple of months ago but now is completed stuck tight. I've used WD40 and given it a tap with a spanner but no joy. I'm concerned about trying too hard as there doesn't seem to be an isolation valve.

I wonder if anyone has any tips or ideas to open it, otherwise I guess I'll need to get someone out as anything DIY outside of changing a lightbulb is beyond me.

Cheers in advance

Tap https://imgur.com/gallery/Sm7FNGd

JohnD · 24 May 2021

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CBW · 24 May 2021

You could try using the spanner assuming it’s adjustable, adjust to same size as handle and apply a little pressure as turn. Failing that, I’d call someone out, but be prepared for them to say it’s not to current regulations and will need upgrading.

Old Salt · 24 May 2021

Just isolate the water and fit a new one.

Stivino · 24 May 2021

Sinon said:
there doesn't seem to be an isolation valve

Old Salt said:
Just isolate the water and fit a new one.

Old Salt · 24 May 2021

Stop cock

Stivino · 24 May 2021

Old Salt said:
Stop cock

Please don't call me cock.

HERTS P&D · 24 May 2021

Stop Tap

Andy

Elkato531 · 24 May 2021

Or get your speedos on and snatch it live. Always good for a laugh. Maybe wait for a warm day though.

HERTS P&D · 25 May 2021

Snactching a garden tap is easy, open the cold tap on kitchen sink, have the new tap ready and open, then open the old tap and unscreww and fit the new tap. Once fitted, close all taps.

You might get wet but at least it's outside.

Andy

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