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Hi

I have an old 1950s house, and the stopcock on the rising main is quite stiff and difficult to access. I'd like to add a new stopcock in a more accessible position, but leave the old stopcock in place so that that I don't have to turn off the water at the property boundary. Is there any issue with doing it this way?

Cheers!
 
Hi

I have an old 1950s house, and the stopcock on the rising main is quite stiff and difficult to access. I'd like to add a new stopcock in a more accessible position, but leave the old stopcock in place so that that I don't have to turn off the water at the property boundary. Is there any issue with doing it this way?

Cheers!
In a short answer yes.
Hi it’s fairly common practice. A lot of plumbers cut one in at an easier location and leave existing in place.
If the stop tap isn’t right it could be causing a restriction on your incoming main. Also if it’s the one with the built in drain off. They have a tendency to leak after a while. Sometimes best practice is to replace with plumbing. This all depends how much of a job you want to make of it.
It’s not difficult if you want the old imperial one removing. You can always use a utc to adapt most types of pipe. If it’s barrel you can often put a 22mm compression straight on the pipe.
You haven’t stated what type of pipework your incoming main is.
I can give better advice with more information. But may have already given you the answer you wanted.
Regards Wayne
 
If your house is a 1950s house the incoming main could be lead. If that is the case its unlikely you will be able to change the tap yourself. It might be worth getting a plumber in to look.
 

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