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Turn the valve so that the flat part goes across the direction of the water flow through the pipe.
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What does downstream from the valve mean in plumbing?
from the valve past, fowing in the direction of the liquid or gas. example: water supply coming from the street to your house, enters your house where your main water shut off is. then the water is distributed through your house to different fixtures. downstream of your main shut off would be everything past that valve in the direction the water is flowing, or all water lines IN your house.
What is a water Toby?
A water Toby is a shut valve at a water main
Why won't the hot water stop running even with the main shut off valve shut off?
The valve seat or washer on the main valve are not seating/sealing properly.
How do i shut off water main in condo for your tub?
I do not live in a condo thus I have no need to shut the main valve
How do you turn off your water mains?
With the water main shut of valve of course
Where is the water shut off for a shower in the bath tub?
Outside at the main shut off valve. Showers/Bathtubs do not normally have a shutoff valve like sinks and toilets. The main water valve for the house must be turned off.
How do you install a new water shut-off valve on a toilet or a sink?
Shut the water off at the main shut off where it comes into the house or at the meter and change the valve at the fixture. The valve at the fixture may be sweated on, compression, or threaded.
What will happen if the main water pipes break?
Water will run until a valve or pump is shut off upstream from water main break.
What is the difference between a Hot water shut off valve and cold water shut off valve?
the hot water valve shut off valve shuts off the hot water. The cold water valve shuts off the cold water. ;()
How is water suspended in cities?
By a shut off valve connecting it to the main pipe to your apartment or house.
How to turn off main water supply at house?
By locating where the main supply comes in and looking for a shut off valve
What direction do you turn the shut off valve on the toilet?
clockwise
