We turned off the water supply going outside of the house during winter and we just turn that supply back on but there's no water coming out of the outside faucet. The lever connected to ball valve stem seems to be turning the stem properly and we pull the lever up and down a couple of times but not sure if ball is actually reopening properly. We turned on the drain valve while toggling the lever to see if any water come out, but there's no water coming out of the drain valve. Could something have been dislodged like mineral buildup that blocks the line or the ball valve is broken? Thanks.
This picture. Is this all outside?
If so look for another valve inside that was turned off.
On the other hand that looks like OSB board and is protected from the elements or looks like it's inside.
Which is it?
It's possible the ball in the ball valve may have been broken from the stem. But unlikely. The faucet valve may also be broken.
Is there any way to verify there is water pressure on supply side of ball valve? Observe the ball stem is turning with the handle. Since drain valve/drain cap should be on load side of ball valve, you won't get water out if ball valve remains closed. The hose bib in the photo is not the end of the piping. What is beyond?
That valve is connected to the water meter inside the house. My house has two meters, one for the irrigation and another for the main house water supply. We have no issue with the main house water supply. When we pulled the lever to that irrigation ball valve, we didn't feel any resistance, it feel loose, and we also didn't hear anything like the water is coming in. Maybe the ball valve is broken?
Last edited by dcells90; 05-20-22 at 08:03 AM.
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Thanks XSleeper. You are right, the valve before the water meter is off. I was looking at the shutoff valve after the water meter and I didn't pay attention to the valve before the water meter. The water is back on, after I turn on the valves before and after the water meter. Thanks XSleep and everyone for the help.
So I found a small spot where water is coming through my ceiling. Its slow but apparently has been there for some time. It's not consistent. The spot is directly below our master bath, near the toilet, shower and sink. I had assumed there was water leaking when someone showered or flushed the toilet. But seems to be random. So then I'm thinking a leaking pipe....
House is 20 years old. I've never re-caulked the shower, but I've replaced the toilet once and have installed new sink fixtures. Is it possible there's a pipe hidden in between the floors that leaking?
I'm going to cut out the damaged area in the ceiling today and look for evidence. What else should I be doing here, short of hiring a plumber which I'd like to not do?
thanks!
I replaced an old Temptrol shower valve. When attempting to install the new trim, I noticed I’m missing the seat (?) into which I would screw the trim plate. Can anyone tell me what this part is called and where I can find it? I tried Home Depot, searched online, etc. it’s the original valve but I did replace the stem. Thanks!
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