Hi, I will try to cut a long story short ... but the jist of the saga is that we have turned our water off at the mains and cannot get it back on because the tap broke off!! We had to fit a part in our faulty Triton shower (that's another story) and unfortunately there was no other way but to turn the water off at the mains due to no isolation valves upstairs or downstairs. The mains stopcock is located in our conservatory in a deep hole that you can't reach and need a special tool to turn it on/off ... easy-peasy, until the tap on the stopcock broke off. We rushed to Wicks purchasing a utility key to to fit the broke stopcock, which of course when we tried it didn't fit!! We've tried various pliars and most other stuff that will fit in the hole (approx 8x8inches). Because of the location of the stopcock it is extremely difficult to get a good grip on it to do anything. After lots of swear words and threats of violence, I stormed out the house no longer able to assist my boyfriend, who had by this point totally lost it.
So my question is ... how the hell do we get the water back on, preferably without calling a plumber out?? I would appreciate any advice and the number of a Relate Counsellor!!
So my question is ... how the hell do we get the water back on, preferably without calling a plumber out?? I would appreciate any advice and the number of a Relate Counsellor!!