Turned off main water valve, some water still running?
 

I turned off the main water valve outside the house to change the kitchen hot
water shut off vlave because it keeps dripping water. I relieved the
pressure by opening the water in the bathroom closest to the kitchen. When I
removed the valve hot (warm) water kept coming out. I put a bucket waiting
for the presure to finish but it would not stop. Tried to replace with the new
one but the water would not allow me to finish the job. had to put back the
old one. Water still drips slow but i am still confused on why the water
keeps comimg out after shuting off the city main valve.

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Turned off main water valve, some water still running?
 

On 10/29/2019 11:44 PM, Joe wrote:
I turned off the main water valve outside the house to change the
kitchen hot
water shut off vlave because it keeps dripping water.Â*Â* I relieved the
pressure by opening the water in the bathroom closest to the kitchen.
When I
removed the valve hot (warm) water kept coming out.Â* I put a bucket waiting
for the presure to finish but it would not stop. Tried to replace with
the new
one but the water would not allow me to finish the job. had to put back the
old one.Â* Water still drips slow butÂ* i am still confused on why the water
keeps comimg out after shuting off the city main valve.


The vale is probably as old as your house. Seals erode over time. Very
common with old valves, especially when little used.

Turned off main water valve, some water still running?
 

On Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 11:59:17 PM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 10/29/2019 11:44 PM, Joe wrote:
I turned off the main water valve outside the house to change the
kitchen hot
water shut off vlave because it keeps dripping water.Â*Â* I relieved the
pressure by opening the water in the bathroom closest to the kitchen.
When I
removed the valve hot (warm) water kept coming out.Â* I put a bucket waiting
for the presure to finish but it would not stop. Tried to replace with
the new
one but the water would not allow me to finish the job. had to put back the
old one.Â* Water still drips slow butÂ* i am still confused on why the water
keeps comimg out after shuting off the city main valve.


The vale is probably as old as your house. Seals erode over time. Very
common with old valves, especially when little used.

+1

Typically there are more than one too,eg a stop valve under the sink. But if it's just a slow leak, he should be able to get it to stop by opening one or more faucets at a lower level, eg sill cock for garden hose, water heater drain in basement, etc.

Turned off main water valve, some water still running?
 

On Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:44:01 +0000, Joe
m wrote:

I turned off the main water valve outside the house to change the kitchen hot
water shut off vlave because it keeps dripping water. I relieved the
pressure by opening the water in the bathroom closest to the kitchen. When I
removed the valve hot (warm) water kept coming out. I put a bucket waiting
for the presure to finish but it would not stop. Tried to replace with the new
one but the water would not allow me to finish the job. had to put back the
old one. Water still drips slow but i am still confused on why the water
keeps comimg out after shuting off the city main valve.


1) Any water in the system that is above the valve you removed will
run out by gravity. That means if you are on the ground floor, all the
pipes on higher floors will drain. If the water heater is on the same
floor as you, it will drain down to the level where you opened the
line. Try shutting off the water heater valve and see if water runs
for less time.

2) When you shut the city valve did the flow indicator on the meter
completely stop?



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Turned off main water valve, some water still running?
 

On Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 8:49:05 AM UTC-4, slate_leeper wrote:
On Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:44:01 +0000, Joe
m wrote:

I turned off the main water valve outside the house to change the kitchen hot
water shut off vlave because it keeps dripping water. I relieved the
pressure by opening the water in the bathroom closest to the kitchen. When I
removed the valve hot (warm) water kept coming out. I put a bucket waiting
for the presure to finish but it would not stop. Tried to replace with the new
one but the water would not allow me to finish the job. had to put back the
old one. Water still drips slow but i am still confused on why the water
keeps comimg out after shuting off the city main valve.


1) Any water in the system that is above the valve you removed will
run out by gravity. That means if you are on the ground floor, all the
pipes on higher floors will drain. If the water heater is on the same
floor as you, it will drain down to the level where you opened the
line. Try shutting off the water heater valve and see if water runs
for less time.

2) When you shut the city valve did the flow indicator on the meter
completely stop?



That's a good point, it might not be from the main valve. He could
open a faucet at the high point and another one at the faucet he;s
working on or below to drain it out. Usually thought that seems to
stop on it's own in a short time, without all the water running out.
Also, depending on what you're doing, eg replacing a cartridge, it
may not matter if there is still a slow flow.

Turned off main water valve, some water still running?
 

On Wed, 30 Oct 2019 08:48:59 -0400, slate_leeper
wrote:

On Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:44:01 +0000, Joe
om wrote:

I turned off the main water valve outside the house to change the kitchen hot
water shut off vlave because it keeps dripping water. I relieved the
pressure by opening the water in the bathroom closest to the kitchen. When I
removed the valve hot (warm) water kept coming out. I put a bucket waiting
for the presure to finish but it would not stop. Tried to replace with the new
one but the water would not allow me to finish the job. had to put back the
old one. Water still drips slow but i am still confused on why the water
keeps comimg out after shuting off the city main valve.


1) Any water in the system that is above the valve you removed will
run out by gravity. That means if you are on the ground floor, all the
pipes on higher floors will drain. If the water heater is on the same
floor as you, it will drain down to the level where you opened the
line. Try shutting off the water heater valve and see if water runs
for less time.

2) When you shut the city valve did the flow indicator on the meter
completely stop?
Not an uncommon problem - try "cycling" the valve a few times.
corrosion (bad) or sediment (not so bad) can prevent the valve from
sealing. You may need to get the city to replace the valve if it is
theirs