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Step 2 of 5 · Plumbing Emergency: Shut Off Water and Stop a Leak

Angle stops under fixtures

Angle stops under fixtures — step 2 of 5 in Plumbing Emergency: Shut Off Water and Stop a Leak. Under each sink and behind toilet — oval handles. Clockwise off. Test one — water stops at faucet.

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Free home & diy tip: Angle stops under fixtures (step 2 of 5 from "Plumbing Emergency: Shut Off Water and Stop a Leak").

Under each sink and behind toilet — oval handles. Clockwise off. Test one — water stops at faucet.

If frozen or corroded, note 'replace soon' — emergency off fails when seized.

Pro tip: Photo shutoff map — save in phone album 'House'.

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