I'm replacing my water supply pipe (nearly finished digging) and can't find a stop valve. I have a meter on my property boundary, could the stop valve be in there? The meter chamber is full of water at the moment, so I can't tell what's in there. Im I being daft, or do some old properties end up without a stop valve for some reason? I've called Thames water several times and filled in a forms, but so far no sensible advice from them.
Thanks
LGF
Usually is.
Yes, you are. Put your hand in the water.
If the meter has been fitted in the last several years, the stop-c*ck will almost certainly be integral with the meter. You'll have to pump out the chamber to get at it.
Did you fit the meter then since it's flooded?
I'll have do some more snipping.
** snip senility **Sad isn't it.
Thanks. The meter is fairly new, so with any luck it's in there.
My apologies for being such a twit. I was expecting to need a tool, but no - there's even a handle in there. Thanks.
Sounds like it! If he uses a hacksaw on Hep2O, he's *certain* to use one on MDPE!
Let's hope for the OP's sake that the leak on on the water board's side of the meter.
Mr Square is at it again. He is coming if you are ready or not.
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