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How to fix a stop tap which won't open?

I closed the stop tap controlling flow from my loft cold water tank to fix a leaking shower tap. Now it won't open. Is there any way of freeing it without draining the tank and replacing the tap?
David B, October 2008
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Remove the crutch wheel or handle from the valve spindle (either a screw for a stop-cock or a nut for a gate valve) and use an adjustable wrench on the flats which are machined on the spindle. Anti-clockwise to open of course.

JD, October 2008

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