Outdoor Main Stopcock

whistonian | 10:56 Sun 25th Jan 2015 | How it Works

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The main stopcock to my home is on the pavement 8 houses down the road,so when turned off it affects other homes.I have had a water meter fitted in my garden ,could i use this to turn off the mains as I need to change the washer on the indoor stopcock.

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Old_Geezer

They have put a meter outside my house although I don't use it. When i had a plumber in he was able to turn the water off there, so I suspect it would be the same for you. Take a look and see what is possible.

whistonian

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Cheers OG,I have had a look at it,it is quite deep but reachable and there does appear to be a tap behind the meter.Will give it a try when weather is better. picture here...http://i58.tinypic.com/28btpqr.jpg.

SlackAlice

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=28btpqr&s=8#.VMTV2C7Wadw

whistonian

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Thanks for that SlackAlice.

dustypuss

Refer to the instruction that should have come with your water meter.

whistonian

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Dustypuss,no instructions whatsoever were left by Yorkshire Water after fitting.However a follow up letter was received informing me how meter readings were obtained.

The Builder

Yes, use the tap next to the meter.

One thing though ......... don't expect to wind it like a conventional stopcock. It will most likely be a "quarter turn" valve.

whistonian

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Thanks for that tip builder.

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