To fix a leaking pipe - turn it on and off 4-5-6 times, the last time letting some water come out. This will re-seat the seals.
Seems I need to do this with my main water shut off. Right now that's turned to off and I still have water all in my house.
As I said before, damn, I really need a plumbing class. And thank goodness for cell phones, so I was able to get an answer.
Photo (from a plumbing site that he doesn't say what state he's in!!)
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Is it that even once the main is off there is still the water that was already in the pipes? Riddle me this.
WNG - you are RIGHT!
Laura- well, the thing is, I turned on the faucets to bleed the water out, and they kept running and running. Unless there's more water in the basement faucets than upstairs. But even so, I flushed the toilet a couple times too, and still no lack of water.
I don't understand plumbing at all. I've had a leak for months that I need to just buck up and get fixed.
I rent, so I don't need a plumber. Sometimes I'm glad I'm too poor to own a home.
Susan, obviously it's not leaking somewhere important. I hope...
churlita, yes, there are advantages to renting. unless you have an evil, nasty landlord.
Thanks WNG! Even now, that I've been so mean?
<--taking notes
(for future reference, of course!)
Mel, yes, take notes. It's a good lesson learned.
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