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The Main Squeeze - "Hotel California"

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ckkatz2/19/2021 1:29:01 am PST

re: #14 Cheechako

After watching several cold weather disaster videos, I wonder how many Texans have no idea where the master valve for their water supply is located. This question probably applies to just about anywhere in the US.

I do know where mine is located but, unfortunately, itโ€™s located in the crawl space under the house. Not a very easy place to get to in an emergency.

Now you have me curious, is there a shutoff valve where your line joins the municipal line? I looked mine up because I had heard cases where the in-house shutoff valve has failed.

Also, where you are, are there any issues with permafrost in burying lines?

I agree with you, know how, when and why, to turn off utilities is extremely important.

As you point out, knowing how, when and why to turn off water, say to prevent burst pipes is important. And it helps to know how to drain the house water system after the water is turned off. As are knowing how and when to turn off electricity and natural gas.

The one I have not yet figured out, though, is how to turn off the sewage. Many sewage systems have pumps and grinders in the pipes. These rely on electricity. If the power fails, they can back up.