A brass stopcock is a piece of plumbing that is used to control the flow of water from a source of water to a destination. A stopcock can also be used to regulate the flow of gas or other fluids. Stopcocks are used to provide pressure to drain the tank and drain pipes, or to control the flow of water or gas from a pipe or container. They are typically installed in pipes with large diameters, and can be used in both domestic and industrial settings.