I need to replace a washer on the shut-off valve inside my property as it is leaking. In order to do this I need to cut off the supply from the mains outside. The shape of the valve I need to turn outside is about 1 inch square, hence I need to know the name of the tool I should use to perform this operation - and if possible where would I get one from.
2006-09-23 08:06:28 · 30 answers · asked by rex h 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
1 inch square is a massive size, guess hose should be 4 - 6 inches in dia. or more !
comes with a handle or lever, but u can actuate or turn the valve with a 12 - 16 inch long adjustable wrench
> this is what it looks like
http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/IMP/IMP141/Adjustable_wrench_tool.jpg
u can buy it from amazon as below.,
http://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-274103-Vise-Grip-Pipe-Wrench/dp/B0001VNWLM/ref=pd_sim_hi_1/104-5578813-0018325?ie=UTF8
2006-09-23 08:22:21 · answer #1 · answered by sεαη 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Danger Danger
It's a Stop C o c k Key
About three feet long with an open sided box.
Put your arm down and do it manually in case the tap is corroded and the valve seat comes out as an assembly. Then you are in trouble. Water Board costs, digging up you front and oh sir you need plastic these days. £1500 at least and your neighbours won't be best pleased either.
Now unless the last man down there was a muppet you had best know the rules.
Don't shut if off tight and when opening leave some left to still to open.
2006-09-24 07:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
T - Wrench
I would contact the local water department and ask them if you could borrow one temporarily and explain the circumstances or a local tool rental company may well have one in stock , Often the valves are recessed a couple of feet and inaccessible without the special t-handled wrench which can be about 4 to 5 foot long . I'd call local tool rental shops then if no success call your water department . I doubt you would find one of these at the local hardware store as most I've seen have appeared homemade.
2006-09-23 15:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Water Supply Valve. About two feet long with a "T" handle. It has a "U" shaped adapter on the other end. That fits over the valve in your water box were the meter is. Most hardware stores and home supply stores carry them.
2006-09-23 15:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home Depot and u go down to the basement or where your nobs r to turn off the water then u turn the nobs clock wise and all the way and the water would be off to replace (called) the spicket
2006-09-23 15:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by ivan j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water turn-off key
2006-09-24 06:13:34 · answer #6 · answered by Spock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Rex , you probably realise by now that depending on the country and the area every man and his dog has a different name for these suckers. Ive heard them called everything from Corporation turnkeys to tee bars and the best bet is to present yourself down to the hardware store and explain it to them ( and I bet they call it a different name !!!)
2006-09-25 15:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by Daddybear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hardware store has them. It is on a long pole. I have one in my basement that has been down there for over 30 years. Explain to the clerk what you want to do and they will know what you mean. If you lived in Philly you could use mine.
2006-09-23 15:10:37 · answer #8 · answered by Jacks036 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus Christ, are you all F***ING Mad. Only 1 Right answer on here. Its called a stopcock key. The stopcock is the valve in the ground.
2006-09-23 16:25:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
EVERYONE IS WRONG.THE CORRECT TERM IS CURB STOP KEY THEY COME IN TWO LENGHTS 4' AND 10' IF THE WATER UTILTY DIDNT PUT THE EXTENSION SHAFT IN YOU NEED THE LONGER KEY. BEST SUGGESTION IS CALL WATER UTILTY AND HAVE THEM SHUT IT OFF THEY DO OCCASIONALLY BREAK. LET THEM PAY TO FIX IT NOT YOU.
2006-09-23 18:06:11 · answer #10 · answered by petasucks101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋