Loosen nut. Use handle from other side after closing first
side.

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Christopher A. Young
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"The Daring Dufas" wrote in
message ...

The problem with removing the handle of a gate valve
is that the dumb asses have discovered vice grips. I
like ball valves with a lock around them. There are
locking enclosures that wrap around valves but the
drain bamaged know how to use chisels and hack saws.
More work for me.

TDD