Stopcock leaking under sink unit

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• Feb 16, 2018

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Hi all, Just replaced my thermostatic shower, Having turned the stopcock off when I have turned it back on it is leaking out of the top. Outside there is another in the ground but it is full of water and I am having trouble to turn this one off with a long key, any help appreciated. Thanks.

 

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• Feb 16, 2018

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Any chance of a pick of the leaking one please?

 

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• Feb 16, 2018

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The water is coming out of the top. Had to turn this off for now so no water at moment

 

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The top little nut just under the handle ?

 

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• Feb 16, 2018

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Hi yes that's the one

 

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• Feb 16, 2018

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You should be able just to nip it up a bit (eg tightening)

Quite common for it to leak if it hasn't been used in a while

 

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• Feb 17, 2018

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Great stuff thanks for that, I'll give it a go

 

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• Feb 17, 2018

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It will Probably leak again next time you turn it off. So just nip it back up or re pack the gland.

 

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• Feb 17, 2018

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If stopcock is old and worn, undo gland nut (stopcock can be on or off) and wrap 4-6 turns PTFE or Loctite 55 around stem clockwise, and tighten gland nut back up.

 

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• Feb 17, 2018

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Quick update, Thanks for all your help much appreciated and saved me getting someone out for quite a simple job.