I have a small leak at the house's main, How do I fix it??
2007-01-16 04:38:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well, I'm assuming you are talking about a water main. To get this fixed, I would suggest contacting a plumber to replace it, after that contact the water company about having the line shut off.
2007-01-16 04:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I presume that you are talking about water. There is a valve at the street (it may be in a box with the water meter) which can shut off the water to the house; you need a special wrench to turn it, which you can get at a good hardware store. Usually these require a quarter turn to shut off; the valve stem has a flat thing which is lined up with the pipe when the valve is open but crosswise to it when closed. Locate this valve and be prepared to shut it off quickly before you do anything else.
At the main shut off, determine where the leak is coming from. If it is from the stem to which the handle is attached, try tightening the packing gland nut with a wrench. (Don't use more than about 5 foot-pounds of torque, lest you break it.) If the leak is anywhere else, you will have to shut off the water and either replace the valve or tighten connections to it.
2007-01-16 12:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the main shut off is out in the front yard, underground or in a box. the house shut off is where the water line comes in to your meter. if you have problems with the valves before the meter, call the water company, after it call a plumber. good luck, hope this helps.
2007-01-16 13:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the leak is on the valve itself of on the street side, it is the problem of your local City Water Department to repair it. If it is on the side of the valve toward your house, it is your problem and I would suggest calling a plumber.
2007-01-16 13:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming a water leak: This is best left to a licensed plumber.
If you let this drip forever, eventually nearby tree roots might come through your floor! It takes decades I'm sure, but it happened at my grandmothers house.
2007-01-16 12:50:59 · answer #5 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a gas leak SHUT OFF YOUR GAS and call the company
2007-01-16 12:42:40 · answer #6 · answered by margarita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CAll a plumber
2007-01-16 12:48:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋