thanks for the advice

i haven't yet turned it on to see if it's live as i was concerned that the tap might be seized and i wouldn't get it turned off again then we'd be without gas for hot water for a bit. but i think it's worth a go so will do that this morning.

rs220bhp - i'm in binfield, just the other side of bracknell and the a322 to woking mate and would really appreciate it if you could come over one evening this week to cap it off if it is live if you could, i'll pm you my number and address and we'll go from there