How do you isolate a stopcock?
Isolating the water via the stopcock Turning the water off at the main stopcock will isolate the water to the whole property. If you live in a flat the stopcock could be in either a communal area or within your flat itself. When you locate the stopcock, simply turn it clockwise all the way to shut off the water.
Where is the mains water stopcock?
Your external water mains stopcock will most likely be located on the street, just outside the boundary of your property. However, some properties will have the mains stopcock within the boundaries, often in the front or back garden areas.
Do all houses have an external stopcock?
Not all properties will have an outside stop valve fitted and this is quite common in older homes, or if the incoming water supply serves both your home and one or more of your neighbours. If you’re unable to find your external stop tap you should contact your local water supplier.
What’s the difference between stopcock and isolation valve?
Do not get confused between a stopcock and an isolation or service valve. If you have found the mains water shut off valve located outside your property or at the entrance right in front of your gate. Then you are looking at the wrong plumbing part, as this is a stopcock and not an isolation or service valve.
What to do when your main stopcock valve is shut off?
Once the date has been turned off you can turn the kitchen tap on to make sure the water is off. Make sure you have a towel or a wet vacuum to dry up any loose water coming out. Undo both nuts on the main stopcock and take the stop tap away.
What does a stopcock on a water tank do?
Most homes have an external and internal stopcock. The external valve controls the flow of water from the main water supply or water tank that serves your street to your home. Your internal stopcock controls the flow of water inside the home.
Is the outside stop valve the same as the inside stop valve?
To protect your home, you should always have a working inside stop valve. Use this as the main way to turn your water on and off. Your outside stop valve is also known as your stopcock or stop tap. It controls the cold-water supply going into your home.
Do not get confused between a stopcock and an isolation or service valve. If you have found the mains water shut off valve located outside your property or at the entrance right in front of your gate. Then you are looking at the wrong plumbing part, as this is a stopcock and not an isolation or service valve.
Once the date has been turned off you can turn the kitchen tap on to make sure the water is off. Make sure you have a towel or a wet vacuum to dry up any loose water coming out. Undo both nuts on the main stopcock and take the stop tap away.
To protect your home, you should always have a working inside stop valve. Use this as the main way to turn your water on and off. Your outside stop valve is also known as your stopcock or stop tap. It controls the cold-water supply going into your home.
Most homes have an external and internal stopcock. The external valve controls the flow of water from the main water supply or water tank that serves your street to your home. Your internal stopcock controls the flow of water inside the home.
