Hi,
We have an internal stopcock valve that isolates the external garden tap (normally the internal stopcock is turned off over the winter).
I turned on the stopcock valve today (first time after winter) as I wanted to use the external tap.
After turning the stopcock on, I noticed a slight leak around the spindle and also later a tiny leak around one of the compression joints on the stopcock.
However, whilst the stopcock was on I went out to turn on the external garden tap and barely any water is flowing thru (weak dribble of water)?
I have tried opening the garden tap full, and the same applies to the internal stopcock. However no joy.
Also tried turning the stopcock off and on a few times and its the same. The leak around the spindle of the stockcock and one of the connecting joints continues to leak when the stopcock is open.
For now, I've turned off the stopcock and the leaks have stopped.
As per what I've described, does this sound to be likely an issue with the internal stopcock that needs replacing?
Thanks
We have an internal stopcock valve that isolates the external garden tap (normally the internal stopcock is turned off over the winter).
I turned on the stopcock valve today (first time after winter) as I wanted to use the external tap.
After turning the stopcock on, I noticed a slight leak around the spindle and also later a tiny leak around one of the compression joints on the stopcock.
However, whilst the stopcock was on I went out to turn on the external garden tap and barely any water is flowing thru (weak dribble of water)?
I have tried opening the garden tap full, and the same applies to the internal stopcock. However no joy.
Also tried turning the stopcock off and on a few times and its the same. The leak around the spindle of the stockcock and one of the connecting joints continues to leak when the stopcock is open.
For now, I've turned off the stopcock and the leaks have stopped.
As per what I've described, does this sound to be likely an issue with the internal stopcock that needs replacing?
Thanks