stopcock and pipework

[James Scott]

Hi all,
I'm renovating a property and would like to move the stopcock to a more convenient location but need some advice on the fittings to use. The pipe coming into the house is steel and measures at around 28mm outside diameter (see picture). I'd like to know if 28mm steel pipe sounds correct (could it be an imperial size?), what type of thread will the pipe have? Any recommendations on moving the stopcock (which is leaking) approx 200mm to the left. Thanks in advance!

 

[ShaunCorbs]

3/4 steel pipe going off your sizes and easily can you turn the mains off using your external stop tap ?

 

[James Scott]

Thank you, there's a mains stop out on the street but have not tried to isolate yet. Am I best cutting and re-threading the pipe or attempting to remove the valve?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Thank you, there's a mains stop out on the street but have not tried to isolate yet. Am I best cutting and re-threading the pipe or attempting to remove the valve?

I would try and remove it from the elbow at the bottom then you can set your own height

But first I would check the outside stop tap turns off and holds

 

[justlead1]

As suggested, try and unscrew from elbow if successful use a couple of 3/4" BSP elbow, nipples & or long screw connectors. ( I a'int making these words up) These will save screwing the pipes.
Be careful as old pipe looks sound from outside but sometimes collapses in the jaws of stilsons when performing.

 

[James Scott]

Thanks justlead1......do you have a link to said nipples or long screw connectors? Thanks

 

[justlead1]

Try Ebay
Galvanised barrel nipple 3/4"
Galvanised long screw 3\4" connector

 

[ShaunCorbs]

bes

brass nipple and long screw (very long nipple one end)