Ball valve quick question

[MarkBarl]

Hi, I am fitting a new ball valve for a mate tonight for his water tank in his lift. My question is, is it worth fitting an isolation valve if there isn't one already, or is it just another joint that might fail and being in the loft out of site could cause more problems than the convenience it provides?

Cheers

 

[powell30]

Water regs stipulate that all points of water supply should have their own method of isolation. If you have to take down the water supply (and you will) just cut the pipe and fit one......10 mins tops. Not heard of any serious problems with iso's fitted correctly. Buy one WRAS approved and you should be fine

 

[MarkBarl]

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll take one along and fit it if there isn't one.

 

[ChrisR]

water tank in his lift

Coo, posh gaff!

 

[tryitandsee]

Must be attached via an extra long flexi