Turning Off the Main Water Supply to your Home?

Do you know how and where to turn off the main water supply to your home?

A plumbing emergency such as a burst pipe can cause thousands of dollars worth of water damage to your home and leave you with a nasty water bill. The quicker you can turn off the water supply, the less damage will be caused until a professional can come in and fix the problem.
The water main is usually located outside your home near the water meter in the front yard, sometimes it can even be in close vicinity to the garden tap. Depending on how old your home is, it may have a knob or a nut for turning – turn it clockwise, or to your right to turn the water off. 

For units, townhouses and duplexes you may be able to find your water control valves under a kitchen or laundry sink. 

Make sure everyone in your home who is old enough to be home alone should know how to confidently turn off the water supply and yes that includes teenagers! Practice it now and make sure our phone number Is located in a handy location whether it be in your phone, on the fridge or even in the water main box so we can best and speedily assist you if the time ever comes.

Need some professional guidance?

Tungsten Plumbing is always here to help. Give us a call on 0423 681 731 or send us an email if you have any concerns about any plumbing issues in your home.