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how do i turn off water
my mains water supply will not turn off. the taps in the loft will not turn/ have tried using spanner but will not budge. scared in case i snap something. any suggestions?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.it is safer to turn the water off in the street. so long as you have a grid outside that supplys just your house it is easy, in older properties it may supply several houses, so let your neighbours know before you do it.
when the water is off, if you do need to force the stop tap under the sink, you'll not have any problems. while the water is off, get a new tap. then if you need to use it in an emergency, at least it should work easier.
when the water is off, if you do need to force the stop tap under the sink, you'll not have any problems. while the water is off, get a new tap. then if you need to use it in an emergency, at least it should work easier.