Water Curb Stop

Moving outward from your home or business the curb stop cuts off service to the house as the last stop gap measure to stop the flow of water in an emergency.

Water curb stop.

This is an essential piece of equipment as it can be used to quickly stop water flow when you have a leak or other serious event that can t be handled by turning off a shutoff valve at. When a 2 or smaller curb stop valve needs to be replaced it is typically just a 1 day job. Direction at pressures up to 300 psi easy turning nonbinding and minimum pressure loss these characteristics are added to superb design quality and precise manufacturing. In many cases an expert water main contractor can avoid a curb valve replacement.

The curb stop has a 13 cm 5 inch diameter cover which provides access to an underground valve which controls city water delivery to your property. Located between the corporation valve and the new service structure mueller curb valves and boxes allow easy access to shut off or turn on water going into a building or residence. A water main curb valve also known as a curb stop box is used to control the water supply from the city water main to inside the building. We offer a wide variety of styles including the mueller.

The curb stop water valve is accessed with a special wrench or key which slides down the pipe and turns the valve on or off. By comparison a curb valve is located between the corporation valve and the new service structure a service style box is installed over the curb stop which allows easy access to shutoff or turn on water going into a building or residence. Fordball valve curb stops are ideal for use in water service lines watertight in either. Sturdy stops allow 90 motion and are enclosed and protected.

For service lines larger than 2 it is usually a 2 day job. The time it takes to replace a curb stop valve. Maintenance tips if there is a crack or a leak in the main valve or you are planning on going on a long trip then it is a good idea to stop the flow of water through the main water line. In the event of an emergency we may need to turn off water delivery to your property at this valve.