The first valve inside of a house after it comes in through the foundation. Is a gate valve the right one or which one?

either a gate or ball valve you could use a globe but it will restrict flow some what i prefer ball as they are quicker to shut off in a emergency.

Years ago it would have been a gate valve. Now, ball valves are used since they last longer without leaking and do not get clogged up and made unable to close properly.

Use a Ball Valve designed for water. They usually have a blue handle. Gate valves tend to leak and get stuck.

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