patcat88
join:2002-04-05
Jamaica, NY
kudos:1 | reply to cdru
Re: Can't locate main water shut-off valve said by cdru:Worst case, a plumber or the city could shut off the line to the house so that one could be added. I've also seen a valve replaced added without shutting it off at the street by freezing the line to plug the water flow. Dry ice and liquid nitrogen have been used. Probably not something you'll want to do without experiencing though as Bad Things™ can happen if you mess it up.
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