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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A water conditioner is fitted to the rising main just above the mains stopcock .
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Cold water plumbing From the householder's main stopcock , the water is taken by the rising main.
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It is fitted just above the main stopcock .
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It is important that you know where the stopcock is and how to turn it off.
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The drawing on the opposite page shows a mains stopcock with a draincock fitted above.
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This stopcock may need a special key to turn it on and off.
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Those making this journey should ensure that the stopcock is closed and all electrical appliances switched off before departure.
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Tillman twisted the stopcock on the bottle of gas that fueled the stove.