On Mon, 09 Jan 2006 16:00:39 GMT, "john"
wrote:

The packing nut comes loose when the tap is opened - must get it replaced
sometime - I don't fancy putting my arm down the hole in the pavement to
Now checking to see if the gland on the stop tap has started to drip again.
isolate the house. Will stop a passing plumber! Any thoughts on those switch
type stop valves?

Hi,

Sounds like it needs repacking, eg:

http://216.239.51.104/search?q=cache:X0qm4_ulKo4J:www.readersdigest.co.u k/diy/webpages/309_310.htm+repack++gland+&hl=en

Your PM might have the right stuff, or maybe make some packing
yourself.

cheers,
Pete.