Removed kitchen sink but didn't cap pipes...

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Thanks so much, Grumbler.  Yes, I can do that with a tea-towel.

markin

Cheap valves can be known to leak, but as they are not fully at 90 they probably are dribbling water a little. Replace both valves, and the is no need for that much tape if any.

[Deleted User]

So, I haven't fixed this yet.  And the pipe on the right is dripping a lot, filling the bucket every 2-3 hours. 

I bought these blanking caps which arrived today.  I thought they were going to be smaller than they are, and would very easily screw onto the  top centimetre of the pipe.  But that's obviously not how they work!   They're much too big.

Have I bought the wrong thing?  Or do they fit below the valve/instead of the valve?

 

In other news I've just managed to locate the stop-cocks for the house, under the Stanton Warriors lid at the front of the house.   Luckily the one for this flat is labelled (they are lined up with the different meters).  To turn it off, is it just a matter of turning it clockwise or anti-clockwise?

Thanks for your help!

[Deleted User]

The leaking pipe (just the one on the right, oddly?)

[Deleted User]

Blanking caps

GDB2222

Well, I'd nip to Screwfix and pick up these.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/compression-stop-ends-15mm-2-pack/65021?

Then remove the top part of what's on the pipes and attach the end caps to the olives and captive nuts.

[Deleted User]

Thanks, GDB2222!

I'm not going in shops owing to corona-fear, but I can order those online.

So I would remove everything above the valve?  Or higher/lower than that?

In the meantime to turn off the stopcock do I need a tool, or I should be able to do it by hand?

Well, in answer to that it's probably easier for me to go outside and have a go, than expect you to know .   Thanks again for your help!

GDB2222

I'm avoiding shops too, but Screwfix say they are doing quite a good job of keeping people out of the shops. You order online then collect the goods once they are ready.

elsien

Poster_586329 said:

Thanks, GDB2222!

I'm not going in shops owing to corona-fear, but I can order those online.

So I would remove everything above the valve?  Or higher/lower than that?

In the meantime to turn off the stopcock do I need a tool, or I should be able to do it by hand?

Well, in answer to that it's probably easier for me to go outside and have a go, than expect you to know .   Thanks again for your help!

If you can't turn it off by hand then you need to be able to. Although perhaps wait for the plumber for that one....unless it's something fairly obvious like just needing a bit of oil. 

Moss5

No need to buy more parts. Place a towel or drip tray beneath the service valves.
Remove the copper pipe with the cloth tied around. That would leave a half-inch  male thread at the outlet from the service valve.
Then fit the half-inch female cap that you have bought.