View Full Version : How to find main cutoff valve
daytrade_22209
12-23-2005, 10:26 AM
Most cutoff valves are located in the front sidewalk, mine is not. The water company gave me a location of 20 Left corner, 19 Right corner. How can I use this to find where the valve is located.
plumber1
12-23-2005, 10:42 AM
Do you have a water meter?
daytrade_22209
12-23-2005, 10:48 AM
yes I have a water meter
Bob NH
12-23-2005, 11:16 AM
Usually that sort of thing is a distance. Take a tape and swing an arc 20 ft from the left corner and 19 ft from the right corner. The cutoff should be where the arcs intersect.
If the arcs don't intersect or it doesn't make sense, then you need to try something else. A metal detector is usually a big help.
Be aware that you will probably not have a tool to operate the city cutoff valve. They often require a five-sided wrench to operate, to prevent tampering.
You should have an inside cutoff near your water meter.
daytrade_22209
12-23-2005, 12:04 PM
Bob, thx, I found it