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outside stop cock?

Is there a special tool the council use to turn off the mains water into the house? and can you buy these from a diy shop?
Thanks Ollie
Ollie Payne, May 2010
you can buy a 1m long key from b&q but if you can reach it you may be able to turn it by hand.

daz, May 2010
Yes and Yes - respectively

http://www.screwdiy.co.uk/images/uploads/thumbs/thumb_MS135.jpg

You can also use your hand if your arm is long enough and the tap not too stiff from corrosion

Peccavi, May 2010