In winter, there are many incidents of water pipe bursting.
This is because the water in the pipe freezes and puts pressure on the pipe.
The pipeline is unable to withstand this force, resulting in a major leak.
In this case, it is crucial to close the water supply of your house from the main connection on the side of the road.
This is when the water meter key comes in handy.
The water meter key-a device with a "T" shape on one end and a small gap on the other-is easily available in most hardware stores.
Find the water meter.
Looking for the metal cover of the meter case, it is a little higher than the ground.
Most water meters are usually located in front of your house.
Remove the metal cover with a large screwdriver and expose the water meter.
Positioning valve.
Observe the space near the meter-the valve will appear on the side or top of the meter.
Look carefully and find the small metal arrow-
Like a projection located at the top of the valve.
In some meters, the projection may have different shapes and there is an arrow mark next to it.
When the water supply is open, you will find the arrows arranged in the direction of the pipe to enter your house.
Location of water meter key.
Hold the water meter key so that the "T" part is in your hands and the notch end points down to the water meter.
Lower the key and place its notch end at the top of the ArrowLike a projection.
Stop water supply.
Turn the water meter key slowly about one-
Turn the fourth one clockwise to the right.
Check if the arrow is now perpendicular to the pipe direction.
The water flow has stopped by observing the water meter.
The meter with digital display will stop showing the change in the number count.
Some meters have a small red triangle that keeps spinning as the water moves-check if the movement has stopped.
This will confirm that the flow of water has stopped.
When you want to restore the water supply, position the water meter key and turn it counter-clockwise.