Why You Need to Know This!
Imagine a burst pipe at 10pm. Water spraying everywhere, soaking carpets, dripping through ceilings. What’s the first thing you need to do? Stop the water. Knowing how to shut off your home’s water supply is essential for every Aussie household.
Main Shut-Off Valve Locations
In most Australian homes, you’ll find the shut-off valve:
- Near the front boundary of your property
- Close to the water meter
- Sometimes inside a plastic or metal pit with a cover
Look for a tap or lever-style valve.
How to Turn It Off
- Locate your water meter at the street/front yard.
- Find the valve next to it.
- Turn clockwise (righty-tighty) until fully closed.
Tip: Keep a shifter or water key handy – sometimes the valve is stiff or hard to turn.
The Curran Difference: Why We Tag Your Water Meter
At Curran, we like to make things as simple and stress-free as possible for our customers, especially when it comes to plumbing emergencies. That’s why, when our plumbers visit your home, they’ll tag your water meter with a Curran Water Shut-Off Tag.
This bright, easy-to-spot tag clearly shows you where your main water shut-off valve is located. So if a burst pipe or leak ever catches you by surprise, you’ll know exactly where to go to turn off the water…fast. No more searching around the yard or lifting covers in a panic!
It’s a small detail, but it makes a big difference when every second counts. It’s all part of what we call The Curran Difference; going beyond the job to make sure you’re confident, prepared, and protected long after we’ve packed up.
Emergencies vs. Maintenance
- Burst pipe? Shut off water immediately.
- Installing new taps? Turn off the relevant fixture valve.
Call Curran If…
- Your shut-off valve is jammed or leaking.
- You can’t find your valve at all.
- You want to upgrade to a modern, easy-to-turn valve.
👉 Be prepared before disaster strikes. If you’re unsure about your shut-off valve, call Curran, we’ll help you locate, test, or replace it, so you’re never caught off guard!
