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Default Stop cock won't turn off

On 12/12/2017 05:19, GB wrote:
On 12/12/2017 00:08, jim wrote:



So far, I have tried turning the stop cock by hand and tried with a
spanner on the handle. It feels quite solid.

I think the stop cock was probably replaced about ten years ago, as it
doesn't look corroded. It's just been sitting there unloved for ten years.

Also, knowing who last used it, when he turned it on he probably turned
it fully on until it wouldn't turn any further.



Try undoing the nut by half a turn where the spindle goes into the body
of the stopcock.

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