Hi I need to turn off the mains water supply outside the house?

Question

Where can I get a spanner to do this? And also how do I do it. I know about the stop **** in th house but don't have a clue about the outside stop ****? Many thanks

Answer 1

You can buy a purpose made stop tap spanner on a long arm with a 'T' top, the stop tap may be outside your door (small square with w on it), if not at the end of the street, if it is at the end of the street you will be turning at least some of your neighbours off too!

Answer 2

Tread warily, stop taps sometimes shear off when turned, but in an emergency, take hold of your clothes prop and invert it, place the V over the stoptap and twist. If this breaks the end off your prop, (Sods law in action) have no fear, cut a new one or for that matter, cut a V in any piece of wood long enough to reach the tap and give you purchase on the other end. Simple solutions are often the best.......... Pat.

Answer 3

The underground stoptap is about 2 feet 6 inches down. It is a normal stoptap and you need a plank of wood about 3 feet long with a V shaped notch in one end and a hole in the other end to put a bar through it. Place the V notch over the handle of the stoptap, insert the bar and turn clockwise. It may be very stiff but it will turn off.

Answer 4

you need to call your water supplier and ask them to turn it off for you. you will need to tell them why and if it is an emergency. I have had to have it done before.