Old ZA water mains key

[CntrlAltDel]

Hi there,
Does anyone know which water mains key is used for the below stop tap? For the last 15 years every time I've needed to turn it off I've needed to use 2 shifting spanners at great cost to the skin on my knuckles.
My knuckles will be grateful for your assistance.

Spoiler: A really big image

 

[shakes1]

Wouldn't a stopcock key work?
(Get your mind out of the gutter guys)

Something like this, first link that I found. May be cheaper elsewhere.

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[CntrlAltDel]

Wouldn't a stopcock key work?
(Get your mind out of the gutter guys)

Something like this, first link that I found. May be cheaper elsewhere.

4 Way Faucet Key Sillcock Water Key 2 Pack Multifunctional Utilities | bobshop.co.za

Buy 4 Way Faucet Key Sillcock Water Key 2 Pack Multifunctional Utilities for R412.00

www.bobshop.co.za

The regular stop tap keys all look square but mine is a rectangular shape. So I doubt it will work.

 

[shakes1]

The regular stop tap keys all look square but mine is a rectangular shape. So I doubt it will work.

Ah ok, was a shot.

Weld an adaptor on?

 

[SauRoNZA]

Two shifting spanners?

I use a simple pair of fat nosed pliers on that.

But also why don’t you have your own stop tap on the other side of the meter? You aren’t actually supposed to use that one.

 

[CntrlAltDel]

Two shifting spanners?

I use a simple pair of fat nosed pliers on that.

That doesn't work. The angle is too awkward and what you're not seeing the picture is the gravel's proximity to the stop tap.

 

[IamNoone]

That doesn't work. The angle is too awkward and what you're not seeing the picture is the gravel's proximity to the stop tap.

I used waterpump pliers at my place in Joburg. The mains stop was under the paving in that stupid metal meter cover.

Or just ask them to replace the meter to one of those bulky plastic ones. Ours has a easy accessible flat tap to close the water at the meter.

 

[Steamy Tom]

make one?

 

[CntrlAltDel]

Ah ok, was a shot.

Weld an adaptor on?

I'll wait a bit longer for more replies but, You know what, that might actually work.

https://imgur.com/9KlrTzl

 

[upup]

Make your own, or put a tap just after it. I moved my stop tap above the soil, so easy to operate now