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.
2. If you found the water shut off valve inside your house, turn it off. â¢ Just turn the valve to the right (clockwise) as far as it goes, with a wrench. 3. If you located the water meter box near the street, you can shut off the water supply from there instead. â¢ The valve closest to your house is the one you want. â¢ To turn off the water supply from here, you'll need a meter key. You can purchase one at your local hardware store. A meter key is a T-shaped metal object. â¢ You could also use a crescent wrench and a screwdriver instead of a meter key for this task.