Water seems cheaper here in Northern Cumbria ! Obviously if we only used 2x what you use we would be better off on a meter ; however the partially shared water supplies to our terraced houses ( with outhouses) is complicated and metering could open a can of worms so everyone is keen to leave things alone unless their are big savings to be made.
In all the plastic ones I've seen, the 'key' is integral and not intended to be removed. It supports a polystyrene insulating block to help prevent the stop c*ck freezing.
What can be a bit concerning is that it's plastic, and there can be quite a bit of wind-up on the shaft before the tap operates at the other end.
That seems fair enough. For info I am in the Bristol & Wessex Water area.
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As Cumbria is the wettest place in England, supply probably exceeds demand. :-)
Pity the free Eco outside shower doesnt have a temperature control or on/off valve
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That's what mad me think that was just to keep the socket clean and a rigid key was required. I'll have another go at it.
That type of key when I've seen them, can be unplugged but needs a hex key to operate (either small male or large female). In the worst case, I suppose a socket and a socket extension bar could work.
Not on mine. I have a removable foam cover which is for frost protection[1] and also stops the crap entering the hole.
Further down is the plastic stop c*ck next to the meter. When replacing the original stop c*ck with the meter/stop c*ck combination the tap was raised up by around 2/3 foot.
The tap turns easily with the use of a metal key tool.
[1] When the meter reader comes along the foam insert is NEVER replaced properly. It is just shoved down the hole with his foot. It's worth checking before and during the winter season.
Mine was replaced with one of those last year when I complained the old one did not shut off fully. Must be the new style...
I did not even get a foam insert!
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