How to turn a stopcock that will not turn off.

[@tedcampbell770]

I have used your videos a number of times; and always find them so useful as you show us how to deal with those tricky everyday problems in a way i can understand; thank you

[@dereton33]

You are so welcome!

[@trking649]

It is SO useful to see these simple (for a plumber) things illustrated. Thank you.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@andybisby9262]

Fantastic. Managed to free up an old stoptap for a garden tap that's been hidden under decking for 20+ years. Thanks.

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped

[@angelaspicer5163]

Tried spraying with Viakal Limescale spray. Worked last year but not this. Tried your way but don't have the strength in wrist after breaking it last year. So soaked kitchen towels in White Vinegar and wrapped it around and left for an hour. Came back and tried your way again. It worked l am so pleased. Thank you for Video. From now on every 3 months l am going to turn it on and off.

[@dereton33]

Well done Angela.

[@carlosmoar6318]

Great Video! Extremely helpful explanation and advice on getting a number of old stopcocks / isolating taps loose in my house. Many thanks!

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped!

[@chrissieb2267]

Brilliant- freed up a stopcock that I don't think had been turned for years-all a bit of a panic as I live in a flat and had to turn off the mains water to prevent flooding below

[@dereton33]

Good stuff.

[@josephdoyle3974]

the world needs more people like you. thanks very much :)

[@dereton33]

Happy to help!

[@leahwatkins7025]

I hurt my wrist trying to turn the stupid, bloody thing then I found your video! All I had to do was use a wrench to turn the nut. Thank you so much, I'll be telling everyone I know!

[@dereton33]

Thanks Leah.

[@jessicaknowles7834]

Thanks so much for sharing this! You helped me fix my sisters leak 💪🏻

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@tomfowler4501]

Thank you, sir, you save me a whole lot of money

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@barrymayes6712]

Great and comprehensive advice. Thanks.

[@dereton33]

Very welcome!

[@hayley8715]

I love you! Someone told me there is a way to turn off further along pipe. I cannot remember what they called it. Couldn't see further along anyway as back board of cupboard covers it all.

[@dereton33]

Glad I could help!

[@alungibbon9146]

Al what do you do if you have the opposite problem ie the stop cock won't turn on even though the tap handle turns freely? The building is a two storey flat built in the late 1920s & the tap is located in the loft next to the water tank feeding cold water to bathroom & hot water cylinder. Ps I enjoy your informative vlogs immensely thank you.

[@dereton33]

Hi Alun, the tap handle is spinning around, so take it off and turn the brass shank with a small spanner or grips.

[@argonaut6386]

Great video as always. I have a pair of these on the output of my cold water tank which have seized I was contemplating replacing them with a Pegler lever valve as I've been told they are way less troublesome. What are your thoughts please?

[@dereton33]

The best bet by far.

[@Shadow_Wraith]

What about when the tap is turned off but it doesn't stop the flow of water at all?

[@dereton33]

The washer needs replacing

[@johnbull5394]

Stillsons is a very good idea. Thank you. I suppose less risk of shearing the head completely like that. Being careful not to scratch the spindle where it needs to pass through the gland, of course: I guess it depends how long the spindle is.

[@mrbaza8793]

Watched this one b4 n guess what it exactly happen @ work n m8 u saved me once again 😓... 😁🤜🏾🤛🏻👥💯 Cheers 🍻

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@Isabel.N.Holistic.Coach.]

Thank you so much!!!

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@davidenglish4960]

Worked a treat, thanks

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@paulholdcroft]

After freeing a seized up stopcock, would you recommend turning it periodically to prevent the issue reoccurring? Would say every 6 months be enough? Great helpful video :)

[@dereton33]

Hi Paul, yes every 6 months would be fine.

[@paulholdcroft]

@@dereton33 Great! Thank you.

[@barrowboy66]

Very very useful thanks :)

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@crediblemulk4638]

What do you do tho when the tap is in a position that doesnt allow for that to happen? Ie stillsons cant turn? I have this issue and I cant really acces tge tap at all due to the enclosure its in. Its on a central system that feeds a block of flats.

[@dereton33]

You have to renew the tap.

[@AerodeonThorne]

Do you recommend giving the stopcock a little twist round every now and then to keep it moving or is that inviting trouble?

[@dereton33]

That will always keep it free and moving, if the gland nut starts to weep a bit you can always give it a tighten.

[@Melissa_1611]

I tried WD40 before watching and yes it did nothing. Thanks for the tip about removing the handle bit (didn't even know that was possible. I'm really struggling to get the packing nut to move, used quite a bit of force but still no joy. Not really wanting to put more force on it in case I damage it. Any ideas on how to get around this ? or is it time to cough up for a plumber

[@dereton33]

Some times you have to admit defeat.

[@jason23419]

Free the pipe and fit a new stoptap.

[@lilylou1513]

Fantastic. Thanks so much. 👍

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@ratchriat1716]

I think the best stopcock you can get is the levet on they are suitable for mains pressure is to use enjoy the video.

[@dereton33]

Thanks Ratch.

[@An.Individual]

I just freed up 2 internal stop cocks that had been stuck for years. I used 3 in 1 oil and WD40 and left over night. I think the WD40/3 in 1 helped but I can't be certain.

[@dereton33]

So long as it worked nothing else matters.

[@ryanh3285]

I've broken the valve from my heating tank its a round green handle with a square barrel going into the valve and its sheered off so unfortunately i can't do this.

[@dereton33]

Will need a new valve

[@Stu_Yorkie]

Great advice.. Thank you

[@dereton33]

Thanks Stu.

[@sathishbaskar]

can you please provide the name of the tool.

[@dereton33]

Footprints.

[@stephengreen215]

Thank you

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@honolulu1476]

Thanks

[@contrast.]

huh this wasn't what i was expecting to see when i looked up "stop cock"

[@dereton33]

Very good ha ha.

[@gazkhan2151]

Nice vid

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@pb9926]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dereton33]

Thanks PB

[@fontybits]

So unfair!!! We can't afford limescale up in Scotland.

[@dereton33]

Never mind .

[@pumbar]

I can't believe the comments section has no stopcock jokes. This country! Tsk.

[@dereton33]

i was expecting some. Everyone let me down.

[@harwoods11]

It's all in the wrist action 😁😉👍💪💪💪

[@gazkhan2151]

First yayyyy

[@dereton33]

Ha ha thanks Gaz.