In case of an emergency or if you’re doing some maintenance to your house, you will need to know where your inside stop tap is:
- Inside stop taps are normally under the kitchen sink or in the downstairs loo. You may find it in a garage or a utility room. If you can’t find it, check with your neighbours – they’re normally in the same place if your properties are similar.
- Your stop tap may be next to your meter, if this is fitted inside.
- Turn the stop tap CLOCKWISE or to the right to turn the water OFF and ANTI-CLOCKWISE or to the left to turn it ON.
- Go carefully because some of our stop taps only require a quarter of a turn, so don’t over-tighten them.
- It's worth checking the stop tap is working properly by turning it on and off two to three times a year.
Our video here explains where you can find your inside stop tap: