On Feb 22, 9:54�pm, mm wrote:
On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:27:18 GMT, Robert Allison

wrote:

If it was the city valve, then you could call the city and they
would replace it. �They don't like you working on their stuff.
But since it is in your home, it is not the city valve.

The city valve is going to be out by the street and would be in a
metal or plastic box with a cover. �The valve will be right by
the water meter. �Turn it off, or have the city come out and turn
it off, but then you will have to call them to have it turned
back on. �I always just turn it off myself.

Doesn't it require a 5-sided socket, or something else most people
don't have? �How do you do it?

many people have those tools, they are pretty common but vary
regionally. a plumber told me in the pittsburgh area there are about 5
models.