"Bill" wrote in message
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On Sun, 15 May 2005 15:59:11 GMT, frank1492
wrote:

Why was I of the impression that homeowners were not supposed
to tamper with the town's valves? (The house is in CT.) We do know
where the valve is, and it is accessible. Are keys readily available
to deal with these?

yes keys are available to deal with water main cut off valves...go to
the Home Depot hand tool department and ask for a "Crescent Wrench" or
any other brand of "Adjustable Wrench"...stick it down in your water
meter box and turn the water off.

Bill


Not that simple. Where do you live? The poster is in CT. Our water mains
are 48" or deeper. That takes a mighty long arm to reach down that far with
an adjustable. I'd not be surprised to find them even deeper as you go
farther north.