Main water shut off valve


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Old 05-25-21, 05:21 PM
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Main water shut off valve

Can I easily replace the handle on this shut off valve with something that will raise it above ground level?



 
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Old 05-25-21, 07:02 PM
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No.... not really.
There should be a screw or nut in the center of the knob that holds the knob to the splined valve shaft.

There are many types of splines and knobs in use. None are as long as you need.
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Typically you would use a valve box with lid to cover over the valve.

The black part gets buried and the green lid is removable.
 
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Old 05-25-21, 07:56 PM
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There is a nut at the top of the valve that I did not see initially. I'll try to loosen it and see about fitting a new handle and use a valve box but the pipes are at a shallow depth below grade. What a crazy way this valve was done when the house was built.
 
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Make sure you only remove the very top nut, the one attaching the handle. Do not loosen or remove the packing nut underneath the knob.
 
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Old 05-26-21, 12:42 PM
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Yes, got it. I will proceed with much caution. Thanks.
 
 

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