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.
Using the outside stop valve. You or your plumber can turn off the water supply entering your home by turning the valve clockwise to close. You may need to obtain a valve or universal stopcock key from a DIY chain or plumber's merchants.urn the valve carefully to prevent breaking it. You should also bear in mind that if your home is on a shared water supply, turning the valve off will affect your neighbour's water supply. To turn the water back on, simply turn the valve anti-clockwise.