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LeakyStopCock
Got a leaky stopcock/valve/tap as I'm sure many do at this time of year in the northern hemisphere (UK based). Watched a few videos on this common problem, and it seems like some PTFE and an adjustable spanner will do the trick.
Only problem is, my stopcock looks nothing like others; where they have something that looks like this:
https://preview.redd.it/oaqj6au6r89...bp&s=1e24b03c44381c08e3559b1fc5f918652dccd657
I have this:
Any suggestions on what to do here? Or is it worth just calling a plumber and having them deal with it? I'm wondering if that's just a shroud, with the nut inside, but I don't want to try taking it apart (if I even can), and end up damaging it.
Only problem is, my stopcock looks nothing like others; where they have something that looks like this:
https://preview.redd.it/oaqj6au6r89...bp&s=1e24b03c44381c08e3559b1fc5f918652dccd657
I have this:
Any suggestions on what to do here? Or is it worth just calling a plumber and having them deal with it? I'm wondering if that's just a shroud, with the nut inside, but I don't want to try taking it apart (if I even can), and end up damaging it.