Old house. Water main shut off. Could this lever be it?

[JamieH]

Hi everyone. Brand new to this forum. Looks like a great place! Is the circled valve my water main shut off or something else? Would appreciate your experienced input.

Jamie

 

[Terry]

It looks like the lever could be the shutoff. Not a brand I recognize.

 

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[JamieH]

Thank you, Terry. Any idea what that type of valve this might be? I don't even know where to start my research with this thing. And I'm afraid to toggle it.

 

[Terry]

Someone is going to try it.

 

[Jadziedzic]

That looks identical to my supply setup here in New Hampshire; the valve is the main shutoff. It's a ball valve, the brand name "FORD" is molded into the surface (in the picture) facing toward the wall, with a pack joint fitting below the valve connecting it to the copper pipe below.

 

[JamieH]

That looks identical to my supply setup here in New Hampshire; the valve is the main shutoff. It's a ball valve, the brand name "FORD" is molded into the surface (in the picture) facing toward the wall, with a pack joint fitting below the valve connecting it to the copper pipe below.

Excellent. Thanks for the help! A Ford Meter Box I guess it's called. Turned it slightly and it moved without too much trouble. It started to drip after moving it, so I hope that stops after a while. Approx 1 drop of water per second draining into the dirt hole below it. It should stop. after a while.....hopefully!???

Ford Meter Box:

Ford Meter Box 5/8 x 3/4 in. FIP x Meter Swivel Curb Stop Ball Valve | Ferguson

Find the Ford Meter Box 5/8 x 3/4 in. FIP x Meter Swivel Curb Stop Ball Valve at Ferguson online for delivery or pickup at a Ferguson store near you.

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[Jeff H Young]

thats the valve ! ford valves used to be real common brand , dont know if still exists i never or almost never buy that stuff