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Leaky Tap

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  • 08-01-2024 10:11pm
    #1
    Darrener
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭


    Hi

    Have a leaky kitchen tap that is starting to drive me nuts. I live in an old house (but sink was only installed in 2019). There is no valve under the sink to turn off the hot and cold water for the taps. I know how to turn off the cold water but can't for the life of me figure out how to turn off the hot water. (I plan on replacing the tap). I have taken a picture under the sink and the tap seems to be connected via a release valve mechanism but I fear the water may still keep coming if I unplug. Anyone familiar with this setup as per picture. Thanks in advance.

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    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,213 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    That's an isolation valve. Turn the slotted screw so that it's at right angles to the pipe ie turn it 90⁰ from its current position.

    It's not any sort of quick release valve.

    Please follow site and charter rules. "Resistance is futile"



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    Darrener
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭Darrener


    Thanks Wearb



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