A main water shutoff valve usually uses a lever operating a ball valve to easily shut down the incoming water for the entire house. In the case of a leak, it's essential to know where the main water ...

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If you get drips of water coming through your pipes even with the main shutoff valve completely closed, it’s probably time to replace the shutoff with a new ball valve. It’s not complicated, but the ...