P PETE 123 Sep 6, 2023 #2 Its a washing machine valve with tap head/lever missing to turn off water to appliance. Upvote 0 Downvote
B Ben-gee Esteemed Plumber Subscribed Sep 6, 2023 #3 However, if operated there is a very high chance that it will then leak through the spindle as it is old and rusty and the oring will almost certainly tear. I would turn the main stopcock off and replace that valve if it were mine. Upvote 0 Downvote
However, if operated there is a very high chance that it will then leak through the spindle as it is old and rusty and the oring will almost certainly tear. I would turn the main stopcock off and replace that valve if it were mine.