Thames Water and Outside stop valves - how to get them to replace

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ThisIsWeird said:

Have to say, I didn't know that MDPE could be clamped - I'd have thought the plastic would be stressed? Clearly not excessively.

Standard practice by the utility companies themselves.  The tool needed can be purchased for anyone wanting to DIY it, but I'd advise not attempting it because there is a small risk of the pipe splitting - and if it does, it will probably need professional/water company help to sort it out.

https://www.toolstation.com/water-pipe-squeeze-off-tool/p39855

(Larger sizes are available, domestic sizes start at around £25)

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Albermarle said:

ne option - thought it might have a long-term adverse financial impact - would be to ask them to fit a meter.  The meter will (should) have an integrated stop valve in the meter chamber.

For many people having a water meter has a positive financial impact. In any case if it was negative, it would probably work out cheaper than other solutions, so sounds like a good idea to me.

I agree - but didn't want to suggest getting a meter fitted without adding the caution that it might be more expensive long-term.