Gas line valve question

[Cej22]

We are about to embark on a kitchen remodel and will be replacing a gas cooktop with an electric induction one. I removed the cooktop last night after closing the valve at the pressure regulator in the cabinet. However, with demo taking place Friday I think it would be a good idea to cut the gas to that line. The supply line was obviously added after the house was built, and the picture shows the only valve I see between the meter and the entry point into the house. Is this just a standard quarter turn ball valve? If so, I assume a quarter turn would shut off the flow? I don't really want to hook back up the cooktop to ensure the gas is turned off if I can avoid it. I'll be hiring a plumber to come and remove the line at the meter but I don't have time for that this week. Thanks in advance.

 

[Reach4]

Is this just a standard quarter turn ball valve? If so, I assume a quarter turn would shut off the flow?

I think so. I think the good tool would be a Crescent wrench with jaws big enough to come close to the length of the flat. I am not a pro.

 

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[bigb56]

Check it for leaks both in the on and off positions with a soapy solution (before disconnecting the cook top). Sometimes those old valves leak around the stem. Or just replace it.

 

[Fitter30]

Looks like a tapered gas valve where there will be a nut on the opposite end of the of the top. That part is tapered and has a coating of thick grease. They have a tendency to leak when they get old and rotated. Tighting that nut doesn't always stop the leak only replacement.