stopcock not working, what is this?

[Groppo91]

Hi just got the keys to my house and found the stopcock is not working, however directly below it there is a really old looking thing could this be another stopcock and if so how do I use it?

 

[Sharp Point]

That’s the remains of another stop tap, but it maybe slightly broken ....lol

 

[rpm]

Presuming the water is off at the moment I would look for the stopcock outside then with somebody`s help slowly open the outside one whilst looking for any leaks inside the house.

 

[Groppo91]

Hmmm anyway I can budge it? It doesn't look broken just looks like I need a special tool

 

[leelister6]

Looks like the bottom one has stopped turning off at some point so another one has been fitted above and the bottom one opened fully and the spindle sawn off

 

[Groppo91]

I have had a look outside but none of the houses are on meter and this is the only thing I can find. Unfortunately the t shape stopcock didn't stop the water so this is my only hope without needing to call a plumber

 

[rpm]

By clicking on the image to go full size that is well corroded, call a plumber bud.

 

[Groppo91]

Ah shame Thankyou very much everyone anyone here a plumber in coventry think they can price it up for me?