stop location

[turnpike]

Can anyone tell me if a stop tap should always be fitted as soon as the mains enters the house?

Is it ok to have the stop tap where the mains first appears above the ground floor floorboards, even if it runs 2 or 3 metres under them first?

Thanks.

 

[Dan Robinson]

I wouldn't loose sleep over it, but the nearer to the entry point the better.

 

[swidders]

Yes - provided it is insulated up to that point.

 

[turnpike]

Cheers, I do plan to insulate.

 

[kirkgas]

you could fit a surestop under the floor with the switch in an accessible place as it has a 2m hose, which would isolate everything,

 

[swidders]

you could fit a surestop under the floor with the switch in an accessible place as it has a 2m hose, which would isolate everything,

Cunning, if a bit dear for a tap!! http://www.plumb-warehouse.co.uk/ishop/968/shopscr492.html

 

[Dan Robinson]

With respect to Kirkgas, I have only ever seen those disconnected, leaking, or otherwise shagged.

Lever valves - the only way to go... imo.

 

[Dan Robinson]

although I have seen one working as a shower valve - would you believe it?

 

[kirkgas]

never really had any problem with sure stops, we have to fit them on incoming main on council kitchen contracts as the stopcock is not very accessible after the new kitchen goes in, must have fitted several hundred with only the odd one causing a problem and exchanged without any hassle