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No hot water shut off valve

  • 18-05-2017 5:23am
    #1
    larfie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭


    Hi guys, I need to replace my sink and there is no hot water shut off valve either under the sink or near the hot press etc. Is there any way of temporarily stopping the water without have to drain it all from the tank/cylinder? It's all Pex tubing under the sink.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,421 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    larfie wrote: »
    Hi guys, I need to replace my sink and there is no hot water shut off valve either under the sink or near the hot press etc. Is there any way of temporarily stopping the water without have to drain it all from the tank/cylinder? It's all Pex tubing under the sink.

    Thanks.

    There should be a stop cock to shut off the water entering the bottom on the copper cylinder. If not you need to drain the attic tank or stick a cork into the outlet fitting...


  • #3
    larfie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭larfie


    DublinDilbert wrote: »
    There should be a stop cock to shut off the water entering the bottom on the copper cylinder. If not you need to drain the attic tank or stick a cork into the outlet fitting...

    I've searched all over and can't seem to find one. A cork is a good idea though, thanks.


  • #4
    K.Flyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭K.Flyer


    larfie wrote: »
    I've searched all over and can't seem to find one. A cork is a good idea though, thanks.

    Do Not Use A Cork!
    If it gets stuck or bits break off from it you will have much bigger problems on your hands.
    You can buy a rubber plug designed for plugging the outlet on your water tank, pop down to your local plumbing suppliers and pick one up for a few euros.


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