changing the water pump, how do i shut the water down.

[sarahbee]

I am changing the water pump, but i have had to undo the connections before the shut off valves due to the water pump collars being seized on,i have turned off all the water in the house but i still cant stop the water,will this be the mains? and do i need to turn it off from outside and if so,somebody said to me because i am on a water meter you cant do it now. Any help is grateful thankyou.

 

[kevplumb]

turn off the water at tha meter or tie the ballvalve up and drain the system

other option is just change the pump head then you can use the valves

 

[sarahbee]

Thanks Kev, so i can just turn it off with a drain key at the meter?

 

[kevplumb]

shouldnt need to turn the water off
just been back thro the posts just tie the ballvalve up

some need a key it depends where you are ours dont

 

[sarahbee]

ok kev will tie the ball valve up, thanks for the help

 

[wilhelm]

....dem pump nuts orwft....