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.
Water main curb stop valve.
We offer a wide variety of styles including the mueller.
Offers corporation stops in three types.
For service lines larger than 2 it is usually a 2 day job.
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.
When dealing with a water main curb valves there are several different aspects to understand when determine if you are required to have one.
In many cases an expert water main contractor can avoid a curb valve replacement.
Trumbull valve key kit and adapters operate main valves curb and meter stops and a variety of curb box rods and lids.
Ground key oriseal and ball.
Locate the curb valve by shinning an industrial flashlight down the curb box the valve should be approximately 4 5 below ground level.
Machine inserted corporation stops were developed by mueller co s founder hieronymus mueller in conjunction with the development of the drilling and tapping machine used to make pressure taps in water mains.
How to use a curb key.
Tee handle which doubles as a 20 extension piece.
When a 2 or smaller curb stop valve needs to be replaced it is typically just a 1 day job.
Plumbersstock carries ay mcdonald b k mueller orbit curb stop valves.
Locate the water main curb box cover and remove the cover from the curb box.
Shutting off a fixture shutoff valve won t control the flow of water at that point because it s after the break so you would need to shut off the water at the curb stop which is also referred to as the main shutoff valve.
These products provide years of trouble free service without replacement or special attention helping to control rising maintenance costs.
Meter valve as you move outward towards the water main from the curb stop you ll next hit the meter valve.
About curb stop valves.
All three designs are available with a wide range of inlet outlet.
Curb stop valves are required for most plumbing and irrigation.
Tool collapses to compact length for convenient storage in utility vehicles.