On 15-May-2005, frank1492 wrote:

Also if I want to do a little plumbing
project on a Sunday afternoon, I have to call the water
company, then get them back?

I don't know what your streetside shutoff valve is like but mine is easily
operated by hand. The valve just has a lever type handle. No tools needed.
Ok the first time I used it it was a bit tough to get moving but elbow
grease did the job. I just stick a big screwdriver in the slot in the
concrete plug and lever it up and out, shut off/turn on the valve and put
the concrete plug back. Exactly what the people from the water company
would do.

ml