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Hi everyone,
I have 2 inline stop cocks for the cold water supply under the sink. I wanted to check that they were operational in case of a flooding emergency. However, both seem to be pretty well stuck open.
Being in London, I am thinking this is a limescale related issue. In fact you can actually see limescale build up around the valve (god knows how long ago they were last turned!)
I have attached photos.
Would it be unwise to try and undo the packing box and then try to turn them slowly given their state? If I am likely to do more harm then good attempting this, then I would rather just get a professional in to replace.
Thanks!
I have 2 inline stop cocks for the cold water supply under the sink. I wanted to check that they were operational in case of a flooding emergency. However, both seem to be pretty well stuck open.
Being in London, I am thinking this is a limescale related issue. In fact you can actually see limescale build up around the valve (god knows how long ago they were last turned!)
I have attached photos.
Would it be unwise to try and undo the packing box and then try to turn them slowly given their state? If I am likely to do more harm then good attempting this, then I would rather just get a professional in to replace.
Thanks!