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It could well be.
Call them back to uncover it. You need an external one also.Thanks,
It looks like a tap that’s been cut off to get the kitchen cupboards to fit.
But I was hoping for a more definitive answer before I try turning it.
My external stop tap is not accessible thanks to the council laying a road over it!
So I don’t want to take any chances.
Call them back to uncover it. You need an external one also.
If you are going to try it then suggest, wire brush from spindle to main body (2"?), soak in WD40 every day for a week, maybe slacken of the first nut a touch (1 turn) first and be gentle turning that spindle or it could snap!
Looks like a valve, that is all I can say from here.Thanks very much that’s helpful and I’ll try it that way. It is definitely a tap then?
Alladin easy fit stop valve if in a rush.
Go above then.Not sure that will work in this case, doesn't look like there's enough copper pipe between the lead pipe and the old stopcock to fit one.
Go above then.
If they go above they've got not way of replacing the stopcock if its seized closed/partially closed/leaking...
For now however once the external stopcock is uncovered and working it is only a case of replacing a section of pipe and access could be left when the new kitchen is fitted. In my last house the back panel could be removed by removing 4 screws. Even for a kitchen fitter it`s not hard to do.If they go above they've got not way of replacing the stopcock if its seized closed/partially closed/leaking...
He'll have to wait till the Street tap is located for that.
For now however once the external stopcock is uncovered and working it is only a case of replacing a section of pipe and access could be left when the new kitchen is fitted. In my last house the back panel could be removed by removing 4 screws. Even for a kitchen fitter it`s not hard to do.
Which is what I said to begin withHe'll have to wait till the Street tap is located for that.
Think the stop is to one side mate either way`re not going to see it with the door closed (presuming there is a door of course).I would cut the access in the back panel and not the side. It would be better to look at.
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