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Old 05-04-2024, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Hape2Bhr View Post
We have a courtyard villa with a PVC shutoff outside the garage about one foot off the ground. Inside, before the filtering system there is another PVC shutoff. Neither will turn enough to physically shut off the water; both stop turning at about an 1/8 of a turn rather than a 1/4 turn. It feels as though forcing it further will be doing some sort of damage. Any suggestions I could attempt, or do I need a plumber?
I purchased this tool to turn the plastic valve, and it works great for me. I use the 3/4 inch tool. I don't know if it will work in your situation.

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