I think thats what it is. Looks a bit like a tap connector with the tap
taken off.

Whats this used for?

I'm currently doing some work under the kitchen sink and it seems the
only way is to cut further back on the pipe thus losing this valve. Is
this a bad idea ??

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I think thats what it is. Looks a bit like a tap connector with the tap
taken off.

Whats this used for?

For draining the contents of your pipework into a convenient receptacle.

I'm currently doing some work under the kitchen sink and it seems the
only way is to cut further back on the pipe thus losing this valve. Is
this a bad idea ??

I'm guessing that your main stopcock is just below this drain cock, am I
right? AFAIK it's a now waterboard regulation that a drain cock is
fitted above the stopcock, so I guess apart from anything else you'd be
breaking a bye-law by removing it. Why do you want to, anyway?

David

Its on the hot supply to the kitchen sink...

How does the valve work? Just stick a hose on the end and turn the
thing with a spanner ?

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How does the valve work? Just stick a hose on the end and turn the
thing with a spanner ?

Pretty much, yes. Though most dribble a bit, or **** out everywhere so
a towel and\or jubilee clip could come in handy.

I'd be inclined to leave it in, the idea is that they're installed on
the low points of pipework so you can drain the water out before
cutting it. Whether you think you might need to cut the pipe or not
it's a good idea as anyone following you in there will want one, if
you don't fit one then you shouldn't be touching the piework as you
don't know how to do a proper job.
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SJW
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Yes, that's just how it works. Do remember to close it before you
refill the system!