Where is the main water switch?

There is always a master switch in the water pipe at home. Sometimes the faucet water valve needs to be replaced because there is a problem, and the main switch must be turned off to replace it, but many people don't know where the main switch of water is. The following small series will tell you where the main switch of water is and how to replace the faucet water valve.

1. Where is the main water switch?

Home water pipes have a master switch, which is installed indoors or outdoors near home. If the main switch is located indoors, it is usually installed in the corner of the kitchen. If the main switch is outside, you can go to the water valve well downstairs and find your own main switch to turn it off. But if you can't find it, you can contact the residential property or special maintenance personnel.

Second, how to replace the faucet water valve

1. Before replacing the faucet water valve, you should prepare the necessary tools, such as a wrench. Pipe wrench, screwdriver, etc. , and then turn off the water main switch. This is very important. You must not forget to take off the handle with a screwdriver after turning off the tap.

2. After removing the handle, remove the metal shell at the joint of the faucet handle. When disassembling, hold the faucet with one hand to avoid damaging the washbasin or faucet due to improper force. After removing the metal shell, you can see the water valve with copper core and a screw near the root of the water valve. Clamp the screw with a wrench and unscrew it.

3. Remove the water valve after unscrewing the screw, and then install a new water valve according to the previous steps, and operate in reverse. Finally, don't forget to install the metal shell. You need one hand to hold the faucet during the process.

Summary: The relevant content of where the main switch of water is is introduced here for everyone, hoping to help friends in need. Don't forget to turn off the main switch when removing the kitchen faucet, but the removal and installation of the faucet is not an easy task. It is best to ask specialized maintenance personnel to come to the door to replace it.