Mains Water stop cock

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phildraper Serial expat

Member since 07 December 2021

phildraperSerial expatToday 08:41:38

479

I was looking to turn off the water in the house and when I looked at the main stop cock in the garden I see that it has been installed so close to the ground it will not allow the lever to go to the off position. As this side of the water meter probably is the responsibility of the water company I am guessing I will need them to come in and re-position it. Has anyone had experience of contacting the water board for a repair?

Good luck with that.... I hope THE NEW CROWD ARE BETTER THAN OUR OLD MUNICIPALITY

Toon Cyprus Expert

Member since 04 June 2011

ToonCyprus ExpertToday 10:34:14

9976

Most of these levers fit with a nut to keep it in place can it not be removed and refitted so the valve can be closed. Not ideal I know.

phildraper Serial expat

Member since 07 December 2021

phildraperSerial expatToday 11:19:46

479

Yes it could probably be loosened and then spun a bit but if it goes wrong there will be a lot of water as there is nothing to stop the water before this valve

Toon Cyprus Expert

Member since 04 June 2011

ToonCyprus ExpertToday 11:25:28

9976

I was thinking of just the lever.

Otherwise it's either a plumber with the water stop key or the municipality may have one rather than the new EOA Water Authority

phildraper Serial expat

Member since 07 December 2021

phildraperSerial expatToday 15:05:50

479

Oh good idea lol I'll check that

Toon Cyprus Expert

Member since 04 June 2011

ToonCyprus ExpertToday 15:41:08

9976

Can you remove the lever and.then try and turn the valve with some mole grips

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