Loud noise coming from stopcock

[Glasgowman]

Before I even attempt to do this, is changing over a stopcock a fairly easy job for a DIY’r? Could I run into major problems? I fitted isolation valves etc to new toilet and new sink and I managed it without having any leaks etc. Thanks

 

[oz-plumber]

Not sure on your water system, but you have to isolate water from the inlet side if the stopcock to change the stopcock.

I'm not sure what that will involve in your situation, but it would be worth investigating.

 

[Glasgowman]

Not sure on your water system, but you have to isolate water from the inlet side if the stopcock to change the stopcock.

I'm not sure what that will involve in your situation, but it would be worth investigating.

I know how to isolate the outside mains going to my stopcock, I’ve had the internal part of stopcock removed before to replace washer. Was just wondering with the water stopped is it relatively easy for a confident DIY’r to change the full stopcock? Thanks

 

[Stigster]

I know how to isolate the outside mains going to my stopcock, I’ve had the internal part of stopcock removed before to replace washer. Was just wondering with the water stopped is it relatively easy for a confident DIY’r to change the full stopcock? Thanks

Judging by what you've managed to do so far, I'm confident you'll be fine for what that's worth. As long as your mains can be properly isolated from outside your property, which you state you can and already have done the worst that can happen is a weep (provided you are keeping the original nuts and olives in place) and you could either remedy that yourself with our advice if it comes to that or at "worst" have to call a plumber whilst leaving your water turned off.

 

[Glasgowman]

Judging by what you've managed to do so far, I'm confident you'll be fine for what that's worth. As long as your mains can be properly isolated from outside your property, which you state you can and already have done the worst that can happen is a weep (provided you are keeping the original nuts and olives in place) and you could either remedy that yourself with our advice if it comes to that or at "worst" have to call a plumber whilst leaving your water turned off.

Great thanks

 

[Sharp Point]

Will be a straight swap I would guess use the existing nuts if you need to . Cheers kop

Doesn’t the 22mm pegler stop tap have the finer thread nuts, compared to the wider thread of 22mm fittings? I’d be tempted to get a pair of grips around the old olives and gently twist them off and then put the new nuts/ olives on... with a few wraps of ptfe for good measure

 

[Sharp Point]

If he’s got in stripped down, may as well

Remove the check valve and hammer the internals out of it then refit. This will help eliminate the valve as your problem and can be properly replaced at a later date.

replace there and then. Working in kitchens units is a pig, get in get done get out🙂

 

[king of pipes]

changed what you need to bud

 

[king of pipes]

not hard to sort out if you have simple plumbing skills as above pegler thread rate is finer but easy swop . cheers kop

 

[Glasgowman]

Managed to buy a 22m stopcock and 22m double check valve from toolstation tonight, not had the chance to attempt it yet. The stopcock looks same length, but the new check valve does look longer than my existing one and I’ve not got much room to play around with copper pipe etc, maybe I should just call the experts

 

[Glasgowman]

If I had more copper pipe to play with I think I could manage it, unless I could find a shorter double check valve than I bought?

 

[skoronesa]

Sounds to me like you have a valve that isnt open all the way somewhere. Check your main water shut off first.

 

[Glasgowman]

Managed to squeeze the job in this morning replaced stopcock and double check valve. Problem solved! Thanks so much for all the help. Is it normal for the water to have a sight brown colour when taps are ran especially the hot ?

 

[JCplumb]

Nice job, yes it's normal to have discoloured water for a bit after a drain down.

 

[Glasgowman]

Nice job, yes it's normal to have discoloured water for a bit after a drain down.

Thanks 🙂

 

[king of pipes]

Well done bud not hard this plumbing lark is it normal to have discoloration for a while run taps till clear and jobs done . Cheers kop

 

[Glasgowman]

Well done bud not hard this plumbing lark is it normal to have discoloration for a while run taps till clear and jobs done . Cheers kop

Thanks a lot mate and thanks for all feedback and help, really appreciated. No doubt be back for help soon lol as doing a bathroom soon 🙂