Capping off water pipes

[andyste]

I'm about to refurbish the downstairs loo so need to cap off the water pipes (hot, cold, loo) for a couple of weeks while I do the work.
I'll eventually be fitting flexi tails to these pipes so shall I just cap off with 15mmx1/2" valves (like these https://www.bes.co.uk/flat-faced-straight-isolation-valve-15mm-x-1-2-bsp-pm-23573/), so the pipes are ready for the flexis further down the line?

Any chance of this type of valve weeping, and if so would I be better off using end caps?

 

[denso13]

Any chance of this type of valve weeping, and if so would I be better off using end caps?

I'd use stop ends then worry about the connections when you get to them.

 

[Madrab]

If the pipes and valves would be in their final positions, then no reason not to install the valves IMO. If you are at all worried about them passing then yes you can always get caps for them and it's best practice to cap a valve on a live pipe until it's needed.

 

[johnny2007]

You could use plastic pushfit end caps.
They're easy to push in and out via the release button.
When you fit service valves, buy the full bore ones, they're much better and don't weep.