Description
Overview:
The Stop Tap Key 12mm Channel Head is a hand tool for operating underground water stop taps in meter boxes and boundary boxes across residential, commercial, and site services. It is built from a 10 mm diameter steel bar with welded handle and key heads for dependable strength under torsion. A zinc, clear passivated finish protects against rust, so it stands up well to outdoor storage and wet conditions. The 12 mm channel head engages compatible stop tap spindles for positive control. With an overall length of 1065 mm (41.9 inches), it provides the reach and leverage needed to access valves below ground level. Suitable for plumbers, groundworkers, facilities teams, and DIY users responsible for water shut-off and maintenance tasks.
Key Features:
- 12 mm channel head for secure engagement on compatible underground stop taps
- 10 mm diameter steel bar construction for high strength and durability
- Welded handle and key heads to resist twisting and fatigue in tough conditions
- Zinc, clear passivated finish offers corrosion resistance for outdoor and damp environments
- Overall length 1065 mm (41.9 inches) for extended reach into valve and meter boxes
- One-piece design with rigid T-handle for reliable leverage and control
- Smooth, clean steel finish that is easy to wipe down after site use
- Suitable for routine operation, isolation, and emergency shut-off of water services
- Simple to use with no moving parts, reducing maintenance and failure points
- Practical for trades and DIY, from property maintenance to utility work
Typical Applications:
Operating and isolating underground water stop taps in boundary boxes, pavement boxes, and meter chambers. Useful for plumbing repairs, leak response, winterising properties, site set-up, irrigation control, and routine maintenance in homes, commercial premises, and construction sites where access and leverage are required to turn buried valves.
Also known as:
Water stop key, stopcock key, tap key, mains stop tap key, stop valve key, boundary box key, underground stop tap key. These terms refer to the same style of tool used to turn buried or boxed-in water isolation valves in UK water supply systems.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 200 178 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
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