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Old 05-17-2022, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Bay Kid View Post
Is turning off the main house water an advantage having instant hot water, gas or electric.
The main reason for turning off the water is to prevent damage to the house if there is a water leak. A water leak that goes undetected for days or weeks can almost totally destroy a house. I've seen it happen, especially up north when there is a leak on the top floor of a multi-story house.