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Gnasher
Hi all,
I've got a leaking stopcock that because of its age/disrepair I can't open up to repack. I also can't easily remove and replace it because of a really tricky location. I'm planning on putting another stopcock in-line with the first to avoid removing the first, but that still leaves me with a leak on the old one. PTFE tap on the spindle reduces the leak to a slow drip, but what I'd like to do is seal the spindle in the open position so no water can leak out. The stopcock is brass I think, but not absolutely sure. Can I solder? Is there a strong sealant that could be used?
I'm looking for an up to 5 year solution, rather than a 20 year solution; we'll probably rip out the kitchen and move the stock cock to a better location.
Thanks
I've got a leaking stopcock that because of its age/disrepair I can't open up to repack. I also can't easily remove and replace it because of a really tricky location. I'm planning on putting another stopcock in-line with the first to avoid removing the first, but that still leaves me with a leak on the old one. PTFE tap on the spindle reduces the leak to a slow drip, but what I'd like to do is seal the spindle in the open position so no water can leak out. The stopcock is brass I think, but not absolutely sure. Can I solder? Is there a strong sealant that could be used?
I'm looking for an up to 5 year solution, rather than a 20 year solution; we'll probably rip out the kitchen and move the stock cock to a better location.
Thanks