What is a water Toby?

What is a Water Toby? A toby is a water valve that shuts off the mains water to your whole property. It will likely be located at the front of your house, or somewhere around the perimeter of your property. To turn the water off, simply remove the cover and turn the valve all the way.

Why is it called a stopcock?

Origin of stopcock From stop + cock.

Who is responsible for stopcock?

If the outside stopcock is on your property you will have to pay for a new one, if is on the road or outside your boundary the local water board will have to pay. You need to have the outside stopcock in working order incase there is a problem with the inside one.

What does a stopcock look like?

What does a stopcock look like? A stopcock looks like a tap, but without an outlet spout. It will be between two lengths of pipe, acting as a connector. This allows the stopcock to block the flow of water when its closed off.

What does EH mean in Scotland?

It is normally used to mean what?. In Scotland, mainly around the Tayside region, eh is also used as a shortened term for yes.

Can you bury copper water pipe?

Lay copper pipe on loose backfill when installing it in trenches. Copper piping has proven to be long lasting in the installation of both hot and cold water supply lines. It is possible to bury copper pipes underground, but you must follow certain precautions.