Water Meter Turn Off Valve

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Water meter turn off valve. Shut off water in your house. An adjustable wrench and screwdriver work well. Water valve kits control the mixing of water chemicals and inert gases. It will likely be below an access panel buried in the ground.

The water meter and shut off valve are both located inside the meter box. Ball valve assemblies are for use with water oil and natural gas systems. More product details close. Length is ideal for reaching into shallow meter valve boxes.

Some shut off valves inside meter vaults even require a special key or wrench to turn them off but most can be turned off with a crescent wrench. You can also purchase a meter valve key from local hardware stores. Turn off the water to your house. Check valves prevent backflow from contaminating clean water.

Residential plumbing systems can contain several different types of water shut off valves that control water flow. The main water shut off valve stops the flow to the entire home from the water meter while other water valve types shut off the water at individual appliances fixtures and faucets. Remember turn the valve to the right to turn it off. There s usually a water supply shutoff valve next to your water meter outside where the city can easily turn on or off your water.

If you have a water leak or just need to turn off the water in your home for remodeling or repairs you must turn off your water upstream at some point. Call us at 425 452 7840 for help. To shut off your water at the meter. It features a 9 in.

Fortunately most shut off valves inside the house just require a firm grip of the hand to turn off. Some homes are equipped with branch valves that can be used to shut off the water supply to selected branch lines in the home. Can t find your water meter. Wide tee handle and a vinyl grip handle for comfort.

Water supply stops shut off the water supply to a faucet toilet or an appliance such as a washing machine. In all homes you can shut off the water at the main water cut off valve. For example water pipes feeding outdoor hose faucets are very often controlled by in line valves that control only the pipes running to the outdoor faucets. This turns off water to the entire house even outside spigots.

These valves will be located along the main branch pipes and are located in accessible utility areas.