Emergency Water Shut Off Valve
Emergency Water Shut Off Valve ********************************************************************************** Applications: Emergency, Plumbing, Leaks, Overflow, Troubleshooting *** Relevant material on water shut off valves: "Water shutoff valves are located throughout your home. The most important is the main shutoff valve, which can turn off the water supply to your entire home. This valve is located either in the basement, on an exterior wall of the home, or in an underground box outside the home. Individual fixtures like toilets, sinks, and water heaters also have individual shutoff valves located near them. These valves are useful when plumbing repairs are necessary or when an emergency occurs, but they can also create their own problems. There are a few common problems that plumbers see year after year. DRIPPY VALVES If you leave a valve turned off for a long period of time and finally switch it back on, it is common for the valve to start dripping. To fix this drip y...