Main Water Shut Off Valve Box

That s where the main water shut off valve comes into play.

Main water shut off valve box. Turning off this valve by turning it clockwise cuts off the water supply to the entire house. Shut off the street side valve where the water enters the house. More product details close. If the sweep hand and leak detector dial are still no water is running.

Residential water meters in portland and nearby suburbs are generally in an underground box with a metal lid. This water meter valve wrench turns on and this water meter valve wrench turns on and off the main water supply valve for a house or building. Contractor grade enforced steel t handle curb valve key wrench tool for curb main water shutoff valve comes with 4 way multi functional utility key. Length is ideal for reaching into shallow meter valve boxes that are less than 30 in.

The first step is to physically search for your house s main water shut off valve on the inside of the home. Shut off the water by turning the ball valve 1 4 turn to make it perpendicular to the water pipe. For typical city dwellings there are actually two main shut off valves. After turning the valve look at the dial on the water meter.

The main shutoff valve allows a full flow of water through the pipe when it s open. It features a 9 in. Located between the corporation valve and the new service structure mueller curb valves and boxes allow easy access to shut off or turn on water going into a building or residence. 4 4 out of 5 stars 27.

Three ways to quickly locate the water shut off valve find the water shut off valve on the inside perimeter. Then loosen the coupling nut and remove the nipple from the old valve. Its extended 36 in. Curb valves boxes.

The city s valve is always located on the street side of your water meter often near the edge of your yard. Lowest price in 30 days. The valve box features a brass insert so that you may easily add a bolt. If it is perpendicular 90 angle it is off.

There s usually an oil impregnated leather sealing washer inside the coupling. The main shutoff is on the side of the water meter closest to the house. This valve is usually in the basement or on an outside wall in a utility area of the house. These products provide years of trouble free service without replacement or special attention helping to control rising maintenance costs.

The strong structural foam polyolefin material has a black and green finish and contains uv inhibitors for durability. To remove the old valve you ll have to undo the coupling on the house side of the water meter. Hydro master washing machine outlet box washing stop valves with water hammer arrestor. One that the city controls outside of your house and one that you can control inside the house.

Typically it will be located on the perimeter of the house since that is where the water first enters your house. Wide tee handle and a vinyl grip handle for comfort. Find the water meter. We offer a wide variety of styles including the mueller 300 ball type oriseal mark ii oriseal oriseal iii inverted key and solid tee curb valves.