Timeline for Is it possible certain outside faucets/bibbs are not controlled by a main shut off?
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| Nov 3, 2021 at 19:53 | vote | accept | Outdated Computer Tech | ||
| Nov 3, 2021 at 19:10 | answer | added | Ed Beal | timeline score: 0 | |
| Nov 3, 2021 at 11:44 | comment | added | FreeMan | The long tool to shut off the water at the meter is called a "curb key". You can pick one up at your local big-box DIY store for under $20. I've got one hanging in my garage, just in case. Also, unless you live in a town of 2 houses, giving the town name won't reveal anything. I mean, I can tell you I live in Indianapolis, IN - are you going to knock on my door tomorrow? | |
| Nov 2, 2021 at 21:25 | review | Close votes | |||
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| Nov 2, 2021 at 20:10 | comment | added | Solar Mike | @OutdatedComputerTech you are not being asked for street name and number, but just enough to be able to help you. | |
| Nov 2, 2021 at 18:35 | comment | added | Outdated Computer Tech | If the question requires me giving away my location. i'll just close it instead. We have a house shut off and a main shut off on the same pipe. And it's located right outside our garage. | |
| Nov 2, 2021 at 18:29 | comment | added | JPhi1618 | Ah, I see. Well, this question is likely regional because where I am (suburban Texas) the "main" shutoff is the meter. Sometimes there is another valve closer to the house or even in the garage, but that's not a majority and I don't think its required by code. Your area might have a code that requires an indoor shutoff, but it might also be a convenience valve just for the indoor plumbing. If water is leaking inside, you need to turn it off ASAP. If an outside faucet is leaking, it's usually not as time sensitive. You may want to edit and add your location or general building details. | |
| Nov 2, 2021 at 18:24 | comment | added | Outdated Computer Tech | @jphi1618 All the "lines" for our area run through our sidewalks. power, electrical, internet/tv. They lift these man holes. manhole.co.il/Images/covers/c4381.jpg and do whatever they do to turn it off. I'm not sure if i'm allowed to play with this stuff. When I speak about main shut off, it's attached to our house and turns off 99% of the piping getting water. I do know they have some kind of a long tool that turns the valve in the ground to turn off the water. | |
| Nov 2, 2021 at 18:18 | comment | added | Outdated Computer Tech | @jay613 they are touching the house, but they go straight down into the concrete. | |
| Nov 2, 2021 at 18:18 | comment | added | JPhi1618 | I'm curious... you can't turn off the meter on your own? You have to call someone to do that? What's your location? | |
| Nov 2, 2021 at 18:17 | comment | added | Outdated Computer Tech | @redlude97 I don't know, I think the meter is on the street (where the city turns off my water to the entire property) | |
| Nov 2, 2021 at 18:10 | comment | added | jay613 | What country/city are you in? Do you have a water meter? Does it spin when you turn these two taps on? Do you have a well, pond or lake in addition to city water that might be supplying these two faucets? Are they attached to your main house or are they remote? | |
| Nov 2, 2021 at 18:10 | comment | added | redlude97 | Is your main shutoff at the meter or at the house? Often times houses have both. I could see there being a split before the main house shutoff, I've seen for example sprinkler systems being tee'd off before the main house line. | |
| Nov 2, 2021 at 18:05 | history | asked | Outdated Computer Tech | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
