Hi,
I am trying to replace the outdoor tap in the back garden.
I have located the stop valve under the sink, but althugh this stops the water in the majority of the house, it does not stop the water in the back garden. I think this maybe a seperate water pipe, as it is near to an extension which has been built.
I have located what I think is a second stop valve in the extension (see pic). The only problem it is very difficult to turn. The ony ay I can get it to move slighty is by hitting one side of it with a hammer.
Before I do any damage, is there any other way I can turn the water supply off?
Also, does this defo look like a stop valve?
Besides hitting it with a hammer, is there any ther way to loosen it?
Many Thanks
I am trying to replace the outdoor tap in the back garden.
I have located the stop valve under the sink, but althugh this stops the water in the majority of the house, it does not stop the water in the back garden. I think this maybe a seperate water pipe, as it is near to an extension which has been built.
I have located what I think is a second stop valve in the extension (see pic). The only problem it is very difficult to turn. The ony ay I can get it to move slighty is by hitting one side of it with a hammer.
Before I do any damage, is there any other way I can turn the water supply off?
Also, does this defo look like a stop valve?
Besides hitting it with a hammer, is there any ther way to loosen it?
Many Thanks
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sorted byI can't seem to locate one outside.
There is a very very slight leak, as the PFTE tape was so difficult to apply as the water was coming out.
I'll leave it like that for today, as it menas I can carry on with the gardeining jobs, whilst the weather is nice.