Because the plumber has been

In the end the job was thankfully straight forward. It took 45 minute and cost £30. I am pretty happy with the result.

as promised, not showing the bald patch

My big worry was that the main stop valve into the flat would have to be replaced. As this would entail shutting of the main water inlet into the block of flats, I would have to had organize it with the landlord and generally annoy the my neighbours.

But all that had happened was that the valve had become a little stiff. I live in a very hard water area. Pipes fur up with time, valves jam. However, some expert leverage via some very long pliers did the trick.

I am advised that I should open and close this valve every other month to keep it mobile. I have added a recurring event to my Google calendar to this effect.

Now I can review the domestic chores I am failing to complete from anywhere in the world.

Another win for the internet.

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