Here are answers to frequently asked questions about problems associated with ball valve boxes and gas meter boxes, such as locating your water valve box.
Question: Where can I find the ball valve box in my yard?
Answer: You can usually find the ball valve box or water meter somewhere along your property line. You use either of these in the event of a water leak in your home. If there's a leak, you go to the valve shut off located inside the box or water meter and you shut off the water coming into your house.
Question: My water valve box has a broken lid. Do I need to have a professional repair this, or is this something that I can fix?
Answer: The lids on these types of boxes often get broken since lawn mowers drive over them. You can usually just find the right size of lid in a home improvement store or online and replace it yourself.
Question: I have looked everywhere, all over my yard, and I can't find my water valve box. What do I do?
Answer: If you can't find it you can usually get some help by calling your water utilities company, since they keep records of the location of the water shut off valves in all the properties they service.
Question: My gas meter box is ugly and unsightly, and mold sometimes grows on it. What can I do?
Answer: You can mount a gas meter valve box cover around the gas meter. These are usually white or black plastic covers, and are not subject to mold, mildew, or rust.
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