what is the proper type water valve that is the main shut off in a house
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.

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