Water Gate Valve: Difference between revisions
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* Long-throw flashlight (to see into the water) | * Long-throw flashlight (to see into the water) | ||
Use the crowbar to remove the inner plate of the utility hole cover. Pull and set aside. Do not leave the utility hole unattended with the cover removed. Using the flashlight, locate the 2" square nut on the top of the gate valve. Expect the gate valve to be fully submerged; the well is typically flooded | Use the crowbar to remove the inner plate of the utility hole cover. Pull and set aside. Do not leave the utility hole unattended with the cover removed. Using the flashlight, locate the 2" square nut on the top of the gate valve. Expect the gate valve to be fully submerged; the well is typically flooded with groundwater. | ||
=== Turning On === | === Turning On === | ||