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| Gate valve. © Eugene Brennan |
Identify
where all your water valves are for shutting off supplies in an
emergency. Tie a label on the pipe close by, or write the function on
the wall behind with a thick marker. Gate valves (the one with the red
knob in the photos) can and do seize, so it's a good idea to "exercise"
them by turning off and back on again at least once a year. Gate valves
turn off clockwise. Quadrant valves usually turn off when the lever is
at right angles to the pipe. Mini inline valves can be turned off with a
screwdriver and are off when the slot is at right angles to the pipe.
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| Quadrant or ball valve. © Eugene Brennan |
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| Mini inline valve. © Eugene Brennan |
