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    shawncathcart Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 3, 2010, 11:04 AM
    What does hissing noise at shut off vaLVE MEAN
    My main water line stubs through my foundation in my basement. There is a shut off valve located where it comes through the foundation wall. I can hear a slight hissing noise coming from the other side of the foundation. Does this mean there is a leak in my main water line? Also, when I close the shut off valve, the meter still spins.
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    Apr 3, 2010, 12:35 PM

    I can hear a slight hissing noise coming from the other side.
    when I close the shut off valve, the meter still spins.
    Both things indicate a leak. Turn off water at meter and call plumber. Otherwise water bill will sky rocket and damage to foundation and basement wall may occur.
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    Apr 3, 2010, 01:53 PM

    I agree with Harold.
    You have a leak that's costing you big $. Have it looked after ASAP.
    Good luck, Tom

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