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mains tap leaking?

How can I change the washer in the mains stopcock when I do not have access to the outside main feed to turn of the flow ?
Geoff (not a plumber), May 2010
If you have enough pipe visible before the stopcock, try using a pipe freezing kit to form a temporary ice plug. This will buy you enough time to repair the tap. Pipe freezing kits are available from most DIY sheds.

Rupert, May 2010