How to Turn Off Your Water Meter | DIY Plumbing

[@RogerWakefield]

Full disclosure: This video is a re-upload. An awesome viewer noticed an error in the previous version, which we quickly jumped on to pull the old video down, fix the error, and re-upload it. Thanks for y'all's awesome support and keeping us on track!

[@RogerWakefield]

something clever you are welcome. I hope it helped you!

[@LillerThatIsMe]

“If the pipe freezes and ruptures water will cascade down” he really called it. Praying for TX

[@unironic1184]

Yeah my toilet pipe is leaking rn, idk what to do about it

[@soulreaver019]

Yep

[@thelastwrap7756]

I have the tool but they changed the meter to a smart meter. Had a leak couldn't get it shut off at the road because that new meter set the shutoff inaccessible with the tool I had. What I did was crawl under my house and turn the shutoff valve to the house installed when I was using well water.

[@Discovery123.]

Can a adjustable wrench close that valve? If it does, I just want to buy one and leave it inside the box in case of emergency I have the tool right there.

[@EPHONIC]

Great video. Is it a good idea to shut off the water at the street when going away on vacation and leave one of the valves open (such as a slow run from the kitchen sink) when leaving the home?

[@stevene6181]

Could it be done to turn water back on lol

[@williamshambrook8400]

My valve is not directy under the opening in the meter housing it is at about a 12 degree angle so I cannot use the product you demonstrate. I assume my only option is to use a standard wrench is that correct? Is there any tool available that I could get that I could fix permently to the valve? Can you get a tool like the one you used that is mush chorter...say 10" not the 26" or 60" that are redily available? Thanks

[@RogerWakefield]

William Shambrook the big box stores have other wrenches that should work. I would start there for sure! Thanks for watching and for commenting. I do appreciate it!

[@jimmymason7461]

I couldn't turn it to 90 degrees, it seems stuck at 80 degrees, so water is still not off. Any advice?

[@hildadehoyos1200]

So I turn it, n water doesn't turn off? I kept turning n turning n turning n it goes round n round..how do I turn it off?

[@fredisvelasquez4188]

I love the trade not for the money but for the pride..love your videos..roger

[@RobertMOdell]

Roger Wakefield. Why have a lock/key on the water meter cover?

[@debrahhansen6679]

I have water inside the water main shut off so I cannot see where the valve is. Is this normal?

[@alexgabriel5423]

I get water slowly filling up the hole in which the Owner Cut Off valve is. This valve is next to the City valve is. What can be the Cause ? Great video Sir!!

[@hassanfawzi4117]

We'll done good job man !

[@jazziez6467]

our township said its an automatic $500 fine, maybe the cities and townships that want to fine you need to be sued for the damages being they didn't come fast enough

[@katophan4252]

s/o texas 2021 lets gooooo!!!!!!

[@ever4diamonds]

What to use if we do not have a T meter key?

[@mikefeddersen2476]

Crescent wrench,or two wrenches, take one wrench that fits shutoff, second wrench put open end in closed in of first wrench. Have a mechanic show you.

[@mikefeddersen2476]

Also a big socket that fits over lock that will catch edge of lock blade, and a ratchet to turn it with. The lock only turns about a third of a turn, make sure which way to turn. Normally clockwise to open, counterclockwise to close. Best to know how before emergency.

[@mattheweburns]

Not if but when

[@ericrobbins9399]

Where do you purchase these tools

[@RogerWakefield]

@Eric RObbins you can get them at most big box stores.... Where are you located?

[@ericrobbins9399]

Henderson,WV

[@RogerWakefield]

@@ericrobbins9399 try the big box stores, online, or a local plumbing supply...

[@belengarcia7013]

Can I leave it off?

[@RogerWakefield]

if you don't need water! 😂

[@dealer77005]

have a old house 50s should the sink water be on before cutting off .?... not to have a burst of pressure on these old lead pipes ...thanks !

[@neiljohnson5351]

I'm so tempted to do this, but my water company will twig on and prosecute me!!!

[@pg8605]

sometimes there is no shutoff valve

[@p.g.8138]

I installed a shutoff were water comes into crawlspace after the meter. I used a sharkbite and it's pvc. I had to crawl under which sucks it only took a couple of minutes to do. You don't want to have to do all this mumbo jumbo he's doing. I'm not allowed to shut off were meter is. I talked to one of the city employees. He said city workers are the only ones allowed to turn on or of water by meter.

[@janosik150]

How dangerous are smart water meters to health??

[@frankfranko9023]

My cow went crazy

[@shanebenson972]

So I just tried to shut off my water, same valve, but when I try to tighten it it just spins freely, what do I do?

[@RogerWakefield]

At the meter or near the house?

[@billiehayes1010]

My meter is digital

[@Charles-lane277]

I honestly don't care whether my city wants me to be allowed to do stuff myself or not,I'm not paying $300.00 just to shut off or turn on my water.

[@-taylor-9980]

All utilities are prepaid get these meters removed!

[@Shanonmcnab576]

You can also save some on ur bill😜

[@susanpaine1513]

In a emergency this video takes too long to get to the point

[@Trixie76]

Watch it before an emergency happens. Knowledge is power. :)