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How to turn the water supply off from the street ?

Tyler_Durden_UK
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I need to turn off the water supply to my house from the stopcock on the street in front of my house. Here's a picture of it, there doesn't seem to be a way of doing so. Is a special tool required I wonder ?

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There should be, Tyler, but can't say I can see it!
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That's a wireless water meter - https://www.diehl.com/metering/en/products-services/system-software/system-software-components/software-system-components-product/izar-rc-868-i-w-r4/73659/
Is there not a tap somewhere next to it, can't tell from your pic?0 -
I can't see it either but some have a plunger that pulls up and pushes down and they are less obvious than the ones in Jeeper's post.Sorry I can't think of anything profound, clever or witty to write here.0
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Oops, thought I'd uploaded a better picture0
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What's that under the plastic cap on the side? Any chance it's a valve wheel?0
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Tyler_Durden_UK said:Oops, thought I'd uploaded a better pictureNo reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?1
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GDB2222 said:Tyler_Durden_UK said:Oops, thought I'd uploaded a better picture
I think there's just a plastic flap to protect the glass 'window' underneath and to stop it getting dirty. It's quite common to have them on water meters for use on pipes in the ground.
It is possible the flap won't lift because a wireless module has been fitted, although it could be shaped to lift up anyway.
In answer to Tyler's question - that meter chamber looks to be a smaller diameter than normal. I'd put a small amount of money on the integrated valve being just outside the wall of the chamber and therefore being completely inaccessible without digging down to it.
Alternatively, there could be a separate cover nearby which contains a stop valve that still works.
MaryNB - I'd guess the white plastic cap is probably 'spare' and would be used to protect the connection port if the meter is removed. (e.g. to stop dirt falling in and contaminating the water supply)
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I'd unscrew the plastic cap on the wall if it can be reached by a hand.1
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If you have a very local based plumber who does a lot of work in your neighbourhood, then it could be worth a phone call. Or even asking on your local Facebook or NextDoor group - there will be similar systems in the street, so someone else will have an answer for you.
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If you've been through the previous posts and not found an answer I think we are stumped. Assuming no other access caps are within a short distance and contain a stop tap I'd contact your local Water Authority and tell them that you cannot find their stop tap. They will send someone out to either find it or, if it's like Section has said, modify the access chamber all at no cost to you if it's not on your property.Sorry I can't think of anything profound, clever or witty to write here.0
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