Does this look like a main shut-off valve

05-22-2012, 04:35 PM	#1
mackdiesel Newbie     Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 21	Does this look like a main shut-off valve I live in a condo. This the only thing that resembles a shut-off to me. What do you think? Attached Thumbnails

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05-22-2012, 04:36 PM	#2
mackdiesel Newbie     Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 21	Does this look like a main shut-off valve Its sitting behing the water heater....forgot to mention that.

05-22-2012, 06:54 PM	#3
gregzoll Average Joe/ex-Navy IC3     Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midwest - Central Illinois Posts: 9,271	Does this look like a main shut-off valve Need a better picture showing more of the space. If it was my guess, I would turn it to close it, and see if the water stops in the unit. Then you know that it is the main shut off. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. : Now listen, Cadet. I've got a job for you. See this button? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. : Don't touch it! It's the History Eraser button, you fool! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. : So what'll happen? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. : That's just it. We don't know. Maybe something bad, maybe something good. I guess we'll never know, 'cause you're going to guard it. You won't touch it, will you?

05-22-2012, 07:19 PM	#4
TheEplumber call me E     Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 3,873	Does this look like a main shut-off valve I bet it is. Hopefully, it's just your's and not the neighbors too __________________ When posting in forums, letting us know your location will help others give better feedback/advice/solutions to your questions

05-22-2012, 08:13 PM	#5
ben's plumbing Member   Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: pa Posts: 3,184	Does this look like a main shut-off valve Quote: Originally Posted by mackdiesel I live in a condo. This the only thing that resembles a shut-off to me. What do you think? shut it off thats what i think....see what it does....ben