ATM cards spread relatively quickly. 1  Since the cards were used in public, others who did not yet hold the cards could see how convenient they were. Although some people were concerned about security, the convenience factors seemed to be a decisive factor in the âtug-of-warâ for and against adoption.
The first step is shutting off the main water valve is to locate it. In colder climates, you can usually find the main water shut-off valve in the basement or inside a closet in a front room of the house. Sometimes, builders will hide it behind a removable panel.
To turn water off, use a crescent wrench to turn the valve a quarter turn. In some cases you may have a valve located just behind the meter. In this cases turn the valve a quarter turn until the holes line up. If the valve has an arrow on it, turn it a half turn until the arrow is pointing away from your property.