How Do I Shut My Main Off With This Type of Valve?

[Michael Nero]

I'm not sure if the handle is missing or if it was meant to be done with a general wrench, but I'm not sure how to approach shutting the main off. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Twowaxhack]

The handle is missing. The valve turns off to the right.

That’s a spline stem, so it takes a specific manufactures handle. You might could buy a few at a local hardware store and hope one fits.

It would be best if that was replaced with a ballvalve.

If I were going to try and find a handle that fits, I would use pliers to turn it off. This can damage the splines then the handle won’t fit proper.

 

[Michael Nero]

The handle is missing. The valve turns off to the right.

That’s a spline stem, so it takes a specific manufactures handle. You might could buy a few at a local hardware store and hope one fits.

It would be best if that was replaced with a ballvalve.

If I were going to try and find a handle that fits, I would use pliers to turn it off. This can damage the splines then the handle won’t fit proper.

Thank you. Yes... replacement with ball valve is EXACTLY the plan... but I need to plan that out with the town. In the meantime, I have a more pressing issue i need to address, so was looking to see how to get the water turned off now. Thanks for the help!!

 

[MicEd69]

I've got an old fashioned hardware store near me that has about everything a hardware store should have. If you can find one of those, measure the stem diameter and count the splines, and go searching.

 

[Twowaxhack]

If I had to guess what brand it is, I would say Nibco.

Certainly no guarantees.

https://www.menards.com/main/plumbi...lve-handle/090722d/p-1444449078450-c-8626.htm

 

[Bird Doo Head]

Look around the basement. Perhaps there is another valve from which you could borrow the handle.