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Water main valve

A water main valveis a special device that allows you to control the flow of water to your house. This is the valve that sits just outside your house, into the main pipe that supplies water to your entire block. It works like a gate for water, allowing water inside when you want water, but stopping it out when you don’t.

 

The water main valve regulates the flowof water into your home. When the valve is open, water enters freely into your house, so you can shower, wash dishes and drink water. But even if the valve is sealed, it limits the flow of the water. This water main valve is essentialfor water used in your home being safe and under control. But if something were to go wrong, being able to quickly shutoff the valve can save you a lot of heart burn.





How to Shut Off a Water Main Valve in an Emergency

If you encounter an emergency—broken pipe or flood— you need to shut off your water main valve quickly. You’ll need to find the valve — it’s usually a wheel or leveroutside your home. Next, this valve should beshut off by turning it right or clockwise and all the way to the enable it to compress. This will stop any water from entering into your house, it will aid in preventing damage and contents from coursing inside the house. It’s smart to practice this so you’ll be prepared and can do it quickly when and if you need to.

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