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jcande71
Jul 24, 2012, 01:12 PM
How long do ihave to turn a curb stop cap before it comes off? I've been spinning it for a long tims with othing happening

ballengerb1
Jul 24, 2012, 01:22 PM
Up to 20 twists which is about 10 full rotations. From what you say you may have a striped one or you aren't really sitting on the nut. What city are you in and does the city own the caps in your town?

speedball1
Jul 24, 2012, 01:24 PM
How long do ihave to turn a curb stop cap before it comes off?
Are you asking about a water meter cover? A water meter shut off or a sewer line cap? Back to you, Tom

ballengerb1
Jul 24, 2012, 01:25 PM
Tom, around here that's what we call the city shut off valve in your front yard.

jcande71
Jul 24, 2012, 01:26 PM
I live in Chicago and The cap is stamped with CWW (Chicago Water Works) but when I called them they said they would come out and shut the water off for a price and then wouldn't come out to turn it back on. If it is stripped what can I do? (if anything) I have spun it full circle more than ten times.

speedball1
Jul 24, 2012, 02:00 PM
Thanks Bob!
Jcande, Bob gave you good advice, Give it another 10 turns and then try to pry the cap off. Good luck, Tom