I need to turn the water off to cold water tap

[Freespirit]

Hi, I was wondering if you could help a beginner to turn off the water to my bathroom tap that needs replacing. I’ve used an isolated valve like the one on the left before and just turn it with a flat head screwdriver, but I’ve not seen the one on the right which is the one I need to turn off and looks a bit strange. Is it just the same thing but different shape Or it isn’t a valve?

Many thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Yep, same principle, pegler type iirc.

 

[Freespirit]

Yep, same principle, pegler type iirc.

Thanks Undertrained. Does it need a special tool or just use a flat head screw driver like normal?

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Thanks Undertrained. Does it need a special tool or just use a flat head screw driver like normal?

No special tools, flat head like normal

 

[Freespirit]

No special tools, flat head like normal

Great, thanks for your help. Much appreciated.

 

[king of pipes]

Use a Allen key as you risk chewing the valve up these valves often stick . Kop

 

[Freespirit]

Use a Allen key as you risk chewing the valve up these valves often stick . Kop

Thanks, fits in but not turning yet. i wonder if the paint in blocking it. Will WD40 help clear the paint around and in it?

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Thanks, fits in but not turning yet. i wonder if the paint in blocking it. Will WD40 help clear the paint around and in it?

Score the outer circle of the screw slot with a utility knife or thin bladed screwdriver. I don’t recall ever using an Allen key for those types, but KOP is more experienced than me.

 

[Freespirit]

Score the outer circle of the screw slot with a utility knife or thin bladed screwdriver. I don’t recall ever using an Allen key for those types, but KOP is more experienced than me.

Thanks again, i will give that a go.