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.
1 Your Shut-Off Valve: this will be on the house side of the water meter. 2  It may have a knob for turning or it may have a nut. 3  There is no standard size for this nut. 4  For example, mine is 3/8 and requires a ratchet wrench with an extender for access.5  Turn this clock-wise.uick Guide: First find your water shut-off within your house, somewhere along the perimeter and maybe behind an access door. Failing that, go to the water meter near the street and turn off the valve on the house side of the water line.