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    willyray Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 6, 2010, 11:47 AM
    The gas shutoff valve behind my stove just keeps turning. How do I know if its off?
    I am trying to shut off the gas to my stove so I can replace it. It turned clockwise and the pilot lights went out, but it just continues to turn several rotations. Is this normal? If so, how do I know it is off?
    There is a small knob/handle on one side, and on the other side is a nut/end of bolt. When I turn the handle, that nut turns as well.
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    Jun 6, 2010, 11:52 AM

    Stop turning when the handle is perpendicular to the pipe and valve. I would consider replaceing that valve with a new one that stops after a quarter turn.
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    Jun 6, 2010, 12:00 PM

    There is nothing wrong with the valve. Changes have been made to the codes because of the older valves. Operation, like you have seen and the packing material as a source of leaks.

    Your likely grandfathered for now, but consider changing it with a new installation.
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