Basic question: what's this part called please!?

[potato80]

Our washing machine inlet hose is connected to it.

In an attempt to turn the water off to the machine (for a separate repair!), I've found out that turning the lever doesn't actually stop the water - there's still a drip from the end of the pipe.

I'll be able to repair it myself, if I know the name

Thanks in advance

 

[Gorners]

It’s a washing machine isolation valve (Pegler).

https://www.screwfix.com/p/washing-...V2t_tCh1TGQmhEAQYASABEgJUU_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

You’ll need to isolate the mains probably at the stop cock to change it over.

 

[potato80]

Super; thanks!

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Check the lever is turning the spindle fully, there may not actually be anything wrong with the valve itself. Those plastic levers aren't very strong, and have a habit of breaking. Undo the retaining screw, remove the handle and see if a tweak with a small adjustable on the spindle actually closes the valve completely before condemning it.

 

[potato80]

I'll have a fiddle, thanks

 

[Madrab]

I always recommend that my customers operate their shut off valves at least once a year, if they can - especially their mains stop tap. Shut off valves are notorious for tightening up over time, the less they are used (especially gate valves). Operating them once or twice a year keeps them moving so hopefully they should work when they are really needed.

 

[potato80]

Really helpful, cheers