Water meter
The best thing to do if you’re leaving for a month or more is cut it off at the street. Let me rephrase that for some of you, turn it off at the street. I have a cut off at the house but, I always cut it off at the meter when I’m away.
Change out PVC valve with an Apollo ball valve.
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Recently, I tested my plastic water supply valve located in the wall at the back of the garage. It was very difficult to turn off, and I was afraid that I may break off the plastic handle. So, I ordered this device from Amazon in the ¾ inch size. It fits over the valve handle and makes it very easy to shut off the valve. Note that the device is about 9 inches long, so you need to ensure that there is clearance to fit it inside the wall and you may need to reverse it after partially closing the valve. I keep this device near the water valve, and I also leave the valve access panel partially open because it requires a screwdriver to pry open. I think it is a good investment.
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Last edited by me4vt; 04-24-2022 at 06:26 AM.
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