Plumbing flood in winter. Does not sound fun does it! We want you to be prepared- Do you know where your water shut off valve is? Finding the home's main water shut off valve should be one of the first things a person does when moving into a new home. For homes on a city water supply, the shut off valve is usually located near the water meter or near an exterior access point of the home's crawl space. For homes using well water, the shut off valve will be located on or near the well pump--most likely in the well house.In almost any plumbing emergency, the water supply will need to be shut off. It won't always be necessary to shut off the main valve, but knowing its location is vital.
The first disaster that you should be ready to handle is a broken pipe. Pipes break all the times and can quickly flood an entire home. But do you know where your water shut off valve is? Many people do not. Make sure that everyone in your home knows where the water shut off valve is and how to use it. Quickly shutting off the water can save you thousands of dollars in water damage.
A flood is a natural phenomenon that can occur anywhere that have harmful effects on people and the environment, it brings too much water damage in a certain place.
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I agree with you, Marty. Some people tend to panic too much when they see water damage, so much so that they forget to cut off the water source. It would be smart to know where the main valve is located. That way, you can easily shut off the flow of water and prevent it from further damaging the other parts of the house.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a good advice to homeowners, Marty. Water pipes are subjected to everyday use, thus making wear and tear inevitable. You could always check them for signs of deterioration and replace them to prevent leaks though. On another note, I suggest using copper for their water pipes. Copper is resistant to rust and is a sturdy material. For valves, they could use brass, which is as sturdy as copper and is resistant to mildew buildup. Hope my suggestions help readers. :)
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I need to find my water shut off valve. The girl next to me Mrs. K flooded the toilet and now the whole office is going to go bad. Where do you find it?
ReplyDeleteI am looking for the most reliable automatic water shut off valve that I can find. I am hoping that I can get one so that I can get things working properly.
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