How to shut your water off at the curb

[@cassandramr6675]

Thank you. Here in Texas, frozen pipes, water leak outside of house needed this video. Appreciate it. Be safe.

[@cityofgreshamoregon]

So glad to know this video helped you out! Sending good thoughts to everyone in Texas.

[@dough254]

Same i just had to turn mine off in the darkness

[@secard4202]

As a Gresham resident, I was quite pleased to have this video come up first! It helped to make changing my two Delta shower ball super fast.

[@jgehbinv]

A note of CAUTION here when you lift up the cover and/or remove it - Check the under side of the cover and do not reach into the underground cavity area where the meter and shutoff valve are until you are certain that there are no BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS under the cover or inside the underground cavity space!

[@LongLiveMasterChief]

Damn good advice A bite from one is more potent than that of a Rattlesnake. You taking the time to make that comment may just end up saving a life someday.

[@Yowzoe]

Good on ya, mate.

[@TappPlumbing]

We always say the same thing ! Wear cloves and proceed with caution!

[@unitedwestand5602]

Jeff G unfortunately I have no way of avoiding them 😕I’m a garbage man and they are everywhere in the truck/under the truck. Luckily no bites yet knock on wood

[@nacholibre1962]

Good point. I just lifted mine and there was nothing in it, but I was a little nosey and lifted the neighbor's and sure enough there was a black widow in there. I'll let them know.

[@dljnobile]

Thank you so much for saving folks not only hundreds in plumbing fees, but also saving their homes in emergencies. A very important service.

[@filinonunez620]

Thanks man, my tub was leaking like crazy. I got tired of waiting for the Plummer so I wanted to turn off the water and thanks to you I got to turn it off! Thanks!

[@slowburntm3584]

Just so you know, each faucet in the house has its own, individual shutoff, also. You don't need to turn off the whole property to service a single, leaky washer.

[@ericapreston6790]

My tub does not have its own well it should but its nowhere I can locate and I've turned off water before to a tub. It's not behind the manifold it's not by the toilet it's not under the sink help and I see so many slugs by the water plate ..

[@Abenso84]

This 3 minutes video just saved me 100 bucks. Thank you

[@pima7705]

Hey thank you for the info you saved my headache Because my dad had one in the back storage I knew he had one but I wasn’t using it correctly after watching this I got it shut off

[@oldtom3799]

Thanks for a great video. I find a wet dry shop vac helps when the meter box is full of water. In 10 seconds the box is dry and you can see what you are doing.

[@trenthamilton840]

Thanks for this video man, my apartment complex turned off the water for winter and had to turn it back on. This video was a Lifesaver! luckily I only needed some pliers to open the valve :D

[@livingtherufflife]

Thanks I needed this and just bought that "tool" at Lowes for under $6.00 should always have one of these tools in any house you live in, esp when you don't know where or if there is a shut off valve connected to the house. We had this issue with both brand new house and 60+ year old house so don't think you don't need one just because you have a new house.

[@livingtherufflife]

I tried to turn the knob with my hands and then with a regular wrench but was a afraid to break the plastic. Thanks for reminding me there's an actual tool that we all should have - made life so much easier!

[@Soaring2Reality]

Have you checked out the EZT curb key? Please do a review of one. The company that makes it is eztpro

[@LookJ_A]

Great clear cut video

[@mrgoats]

This tool that no one has is the only tool to stop your home from flooding.

[@jgehbinv]

No one thinks of it until disaster strikes and you have water pouring out in your house! Lowes carries plenty of them.

[@bigcache]

Believe me, a small Adjustable Wrench can do this. I have shut off/ turn on my valve with a small wrench several times.

[@rokaskundrotas4805]

And that is so frustrating..

[@rokaskundrotas4805]

@@bigcache Nope, it just doesn't fit inside the tiny well.

[@lucifermorningstar3451]

I have the water valve key

[@jmoore8006]

Thank you so much for this concise and explicit tutorial!

[@darealblair3262]

I have a round meter cap with the meter in there. Is my water valve on and off in there is well? Why am I hearing that it might be 3 feet away from that downward

[@pineapplekatrina]

Is it closed if valve perpendicular to line? Or do you have to line up the holes making the arrow point opposite way which is a 180 degree turn and makes the valve straight in line with the pipe, what I've always been taught would be "on"

[@Eastbaypisces]

Mine is hard to turn even w the tool, suggestions? Don't wanna break it

[@facitenonvictimarum]

You can use a combination wrench (box end/open end) wrench with the open end that just fits over the valve handle AND a screwdriver through the closed or box end on the opposite end of the wrench. On mine, a 9/16 inch or 15 mm works fine. Also watch out for Black Widow spiders, they love water meter boxes. Spray inside with some strong insecticide or bug killer first.

[@geoffe6144]

Can it be dual valved on each end??? I see two on Each side.

[@Splinter3385]

We have one of these but its in a small round tube. Problem for us is someone put a rock in it! How do we remove the rock?? Any help would be appreciated

[@SmeeUncleJoe]

Would have been nice to see a close up of that tool end. I have one but am not sure about the shape of the end.

[@aqualung1466]

Most any hardware store will sell them.

[@chrisg278]

I've always called them water tees. Don't know if that's the proper name for them or not. But over the years I've accumulated a couple of them hanging on the wall of my shed.

[@jasonwallace5366]

What do I do if my valve is turned sideways it's not on top it's on the side

[@slowburntm3584]

If you live in freezing climates like Michigan, Minnesota, New York, etc, you need a 10 foot version of that tool.

[@mikeb9913]

60 in worked for me in Michigan

[@daleskiog7499CS]

What if you're spicket outside is leaking how long can you leave the water off

[@cjohndesign]

That was incredible. Thank you Chuck Bob

[@davidmcdaniel6270]

It might be the best tool but its not the only tool in case you have an emergency. I use robogrips or a large adjustable wrench. But I will probably buy one of these wrenches.

[@marketingTUNEUP]

My city water at the street into rv park does not have two ring holes. Only one. No Arrow either which way water is flowing. Dang.

[@alexcarter8807]

Open it again slowly to prevent damage to valves .... glad I watched this.

[@lucifermorningstar3451]

I fell like everyone turned it as hard and as fast as they could

[@mahmoodpakistani]

Very useful video, especially during this freezing time

[@ecobasetech4558]

I bought my house (built in 1960s) 2 years ago and have never known where to shut off the water. i assumed it was in the crawlspace. However, there is an obvious water access point out on the sidewalk directly in front of my house. I figured that was the meter the city uses to bill me for my usage. But according to this video it's the main to my house and I will need to get one of these "keys". The one thing I'm not sure of is how to access the valve itself. The cover to access the valve looks heavy like a smaller version of a man hole. Do I need a crowbar to lift the hatch out?

[@janestewart3231]

They sell a key to the lid cover, too, but mine wasn't fastened, just set into place. Wear gloves. Watch for spiders and snakes.

[@jus7120]

the tool is a Water Meter Key.

[@abumannocchi8048]

james what’s the rules for buying both tools n turning on and off my own water at curbside the guy came then left we didn’t finish tho

[@carolinaestrada656]

james thanks

[@ThriftShopHustler]

FYI those rings go together so you can put a lock through it.

[@Ladran_Sancho]

Video doesn't address that there are many sizes or how to decide which one to buy.

[@hondakid9170]

I remmebr working with this guy when I was an intern at City of Gresham:)

[@kelseyviolett6053]

Can u use it to turn on my company did.some.work and forgot.to.turn on

[@zuzanamikulova3889]

Nice explanations. Well thought out. Ty!!

[@clydemollins1701]

I can not turn off my water valve it is stuck what do i do

[@everything2872]

You can buy that tool at Lowe’s ore Home Depot. FYI

[@Bakumatsu1]

You're a good man

[@abumannocchi8048]

Can I just go out n cut my own water from curb then cut it back on

[@dodgerred6462]

Step three: buy the right tool....but what is the name of the tool, so I can order it ?

[@ronjohnson8119]

Curb key.

[@josephlore4831]

My valve has a square head on top . i would need a tool that has a square connection. Different tool that what you have.

[@vinakane3150]

Free master class that no one just learning will understand so that they can reel ya in to pay $9.99 monthly or a one lump sum payment of $428! Please say I’m wrong cause this would be great for my little one!

[@victoroneill7924]

That's were the city cuts off your water when you don't pay your bill! There is a customer cut off between the meter and your home usually right outside the meter box.

[@Howrider65]

Thanks guy. I had a plumber put in a shut off valve near the house for $120. Much better then doing this..

[@Anon-te6uq]

My sprinkler system was apparently not connected to my house shutoff. Not sure why they did it that way but its good to know the street shuts off anything.

[@zarmindrow5831]

you explained the shit outta that water shut off yo

[@nsmcastillo326]

The valve at my meter is on the side of the pipe not on top.

[@ckaminski7776]

You can by these at lowes home depot

[@Matt2chee]

Right tool for the right job. Amen.

[@vinakane3150]

Actually it looks like I could come up with any tool to do this!

[@Concordeagle]

Here from the Texas winter storm.

[@cityofgreshamoregon]

We hope this information helps - Texas is on our hearts and minds during the storm.

[@valleyworld7552]

Mine is stuck it won’t turn. It will wiggle but not turn

[@marthacattnurse]

How do you open valves in the house ?

[@Plumber-gh8vm]

Counter clockwise

[@balloney2175]

I just bought one like that he used but then instead of using it, I used a wrench and a long plier, problem solved, saved my 15 bucks.

[@ss4vegeta1]

Can you rent this tool at home depo?

[@livingtherufflife]

Nope, it's cheap, I got it for under $6.00 at Lowes.

[@aqualung1466]

It's like a $5 tool.

[@donnamcgowan7691]

you should have put a flashlight in that hole because I couldn't see a thing

[@ratherbfishing455]

Mine has a hexagonal

[@hr2401]

Thank you so much sir.

[@theresabraddock9310]

Ive turned the water off at the curb but the house still gets water. very low pressure but still coming after hours and hours. why?

[@Phantom00711]

Beware...What this guy is not telling you, is that the valve he is showing you to use, is the city's valve (plumbers code),which is on their side of the water meter. If you break it, they will charge you for it. If available, use the valve on the other side of the meter. All water departments have an on call person 24 hours a day, and is free to call and turn it off. 21 year water department guy here.

[@norsemendanes9622]

Thank you. I'm also a waterman, and the amount of people and plumbers who get on our stops and break them is incredible. Then they cry when they have to pay 6k-14k to get our distribution team and a backhoe out there to repair it.

[@truthfulchic2485]

I so thought that was a prison inmate at first 😂

[@Dave-gw6ep]

Fuck it. Thank you prison inmate for helping my house not flood!

[@Yowzoe]

You folks need to get out more.

[@Frank-ql6sf]

That was funny, thanks.

[@e.michelle2424]

About to buy a house...this is all good stuff to know. Thanks!!

[@RDDPro]

Riiighhttttttttt - clearly a mans strong hands, vice grips, channel locks, shoddily made Sanford And Son crude wooden tool, two butter knives taped together with a 4 block LEGO as a spacer, 1" NPT union nut, or any number of random creative objects cannot turn a valve.... I love these videos, and it shows because I waste my damn time and 0.001% of my brain power in trying to help those without a single problem solving ability or skill set complete a most basic task that the worlds most stupidest crow/raven can understand - "turn the doohickey this way for a treat!"

[@ronjohnson8119]

You aren’t turning mine without the tool. Trust me, mine is REALLY hard to turn.

[@marichavez6879]

There is spirers around the cover.

[@taton2099]

I can't find my main water outside!

[@TappPlumbing]

Call the county or city and they will come locate it for you:)

[@taton2099]

@@TappPlumbing Thanks,I call the city and the sent technician locate main water for me.

[@faythelyzabeth5647]

Well that explains why I'm sitting here with a sore thumb from trying to turn that stupid thing for an hour. I thought it was cuz I didn't eat my Wheaties. 😒

[@kcwizard72]

LMAO!!! That was ME, until I came in and watched this video!! LMAO!!!

[@angelahope1970]

What if it is stuck, nobody can get it off. Unless you have a tip, I guess I will call water utilities. Grr

[@sunshynff]

If you can't get a hold of local municipal services, or it's after hours/weekend, and you have a bad water leak, always call 911, police and fire will be able to at least shut it off to make it safe for you and your home. Well the fire dept will, the police will stand there and watch...lol (25yrs on the job as firefighter, have many good cop buddies, the previous joke was in good fun, we tease each other all the time)

[@pattigold3689]

My main water shout off is in the back yard.

[@forteanthreat]

The plot was thin and had some holes, no major conflict except some slight man vs. Nature. Not oscar material but has its place.

[@Yowzoe]

IMDB 7.2 RT 77% fresh.

[@JaneCounts]

Fuck it. I would just use a vice grips or a crescent wrench.

[@stizandelasage]

that's all I have to do i don't have to argue with people

[@svmathtutor]

ZZ Top Sharp Dressed Man

[@CS-le8sl]

my valve doesn't face up

[@Agent40222]

C S Contact your water utility provider and notify them that your valve is not the correct position.

[@emilioalbarando3601]

@Mango wishes. I believe you can use an adjustable wrench.

[@salreyes3215]

Little rings....lol that's to lock value cuz mofo's haven't paid 😅

[@conkiendien]

shut off street key ACE hardware $ 9.99 .

[@markdjura2018]

For homeowners?we dont have dose tools so its not for homeowners.

[@sunshynff]

You can buy them at most hardware stores for about $10-$15.

[@InplayNinja]

I literally just used my hand to turn it

[@bradrichards6107]

Water hammer is never good.

[@jasonhurkmans8648]

Hey aw

[@shaccooper]

Why is this video so slow paced. Igh

[@Yowzoe]

Consider the audience.

[@rasricksmith]

This is complete bulshit you can go to prison for doing this on your own.