2006-10-12 06:08:00 · 12 answers · asked by moon_essence1 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I've never done it and I don't want to break anything
2006-10-12 06:17:31 · update #1
righty tighty lefty loosy
2006-10-12 06:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by texascomet 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
clockwise. You should be able to see that the knob is closer to the pipe when it is all the way in.
If the house is very old, the shutoff might not work. In that case, you will have to find another shutoff, which will turn off water to more of your home. Then install a new packing in the valve, which is fairly simple to do. Most hardware store sell kits, and can describe the process to you. I haven't looked, but I'm sure you could find some information on the internet about it too.
2006-10-12 06:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by Tony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually quite a few toilets bibs handles have directional arrows on them.....to shut off the Water..turn clockwise...
to open it again turn it counterclockwise
2006-10-12 07:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by David B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clockwise
2006-10-15 12:38:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lefty loosey, righty tighty. That's the rule of thumb. There are exceptions, such as the blade screw on circular saws, but the exceptions are rare.
2006-10-12 16:26:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember this saying "Lefty Loosie, Righty Tighty" Left to loosen anything, and right to tighten anything.
2006-10-12 07:04:25 · answer #6 · answered by Chick with pets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most valves to turn them off you go clockwise and counterclockwise to turn them on
2006-10-12 06:16:42 · answer #7 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is a tap type righty tighty, lefty loosey!! If it is a handle type, the "handle sould be at a 45' angle to the pipe (like L )
2006-10-12 06:18:26 · answer #8 · answered by Shiv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clockwise / remeber the saying righty tighty lefty loosey
2006-10-12 10:26:32 · answer #9 · answered by high1315 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clockwise on counter clockwise off.
2006-10-15 14:22:17 · answer #10 · answered by Twila N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋