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      How to Repair the Handles on Gate Valves
2012-07-18
	  Instructions
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Turn the water supply off for the home at the main supply valve. 
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Locate the GATE VALVES that has the bad or broken handle. 
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Turn the valve all the way to the left. 
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Place an adjustable wrench over the nut on the valve. 
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Hold the valve with your hand and turn the wrench to the left to loosen the nut. 
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Unscrew the nut by hand until it comes off and then take off the handle. 
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Place the new handle on the valve and replace the nut. 
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Tighten the nut by hand and then use the adjustable wrench to make sure the nut is tight to properly secure the handle. 
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Turn the water back on at the main supply valve. 
 
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