water mains service valve (outside)

griffo7 · 29 Sep 2009

hi,

when turning off the mains water supply outside does it need to be fully screwed clockwise untill it wont turn anymore or just turning 45 degrees???

please help

Ian.

Agile · 29 Sep 2009

It depends on the type!

Older ones needed several turns.

Ones in plastic boxes mostly need several turns but I have seen some that only need a 1/4 turn.

Tony

doitall · 29 Sep 2009

Best to post a pic of the valve.

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water mains service valve (outside)

griffo7

Agile

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