full bore stop cock

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by Gary B, Oct 17, 2017.

  1. Gary B

    Gary B New Member

    our pressure is low added to which last year we had a weep on the spindle ( plumber sorted that ) of our stop tap indoors.
    Were on a meter so have easy access to stop water in from outside. I would like to keep in house in case of emergency but thinking we should replace with a full bore.
    Is this a stop tap situation of lever, please
     
  2. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

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  3. I'd personally fit one of these every time. Makes complete sense.

    If you have high water pressure - not an issue in your case! - just be sure to open it smoothly; it can be alarming to hear the shock of an 'instant' opening being applied to your pipes!

    Gary, is this a house or flat? Have you tried an actual 'flow' test?

    Bucket under cold kitchen tap, open fully for 10 seconds, measure volume in litres, times it by 6 and you'll get 'litres per minute'. If it's really bad, the water board are - I understand - obliged to improve it.

    What kind of hot water system do you have - is there a cold storage tank in the loft?
     
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  4. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

  5. Gary B

    Gary B New Member

    DA, were in a bungalow, GCH with a combi. had a slightly larger LPM flow rate as we have a shower direct from it. the kitchen HW requires tap to be opened 1/4 and then takes a good couple of minutes to get hot. its a run of approx 6mt in 15mm plastic / insulated. just done flow test. got 12LPM
     
  6. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

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  7. Pollowick

    Pollowick Screwfix Select


    Surely it will depend on the size of his incoming feed - 15mm or 22mm ...
     
  8. Dr Bodgit

    Dr Bodgit Super Member

    Good point, most feeds are 15mm :rolleyes:
     
  9. G&W Plumbing & Heating

    G&W Plumbing & Heating Active Member

    Use full ball lever valves wherever you can

    As long as there wras approved the water board are happy
     

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