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Restore Water Supply and Check for Leaks

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After the new spigot is installed, restore the water supply. Go to your main water shut-off valve (often located near the water meter) and turn it counter-clockwise to open the water flow. Once the water is on, open the new outdoor spigot to allow any trapped air to escape the plumbing lines until water flows smoothly. Then, slowly open the main water shut-off valve completely. Visually inspect the new spigot and the internal pipe connection for any signs of leaks, drips, or twists. Feel around the connections with a dry paper towel for subtle moisture. Confirm the spigot operates correctly.

Goal: Turn water back on and ensure the new spigot is leak-free and functional

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whenever we tighten this down for the final tighten secure the back and then we'll hit it with the channel locks to tighten it the rest of the way go counterclockwise and open this up we get all the air out of this go back to the water meter and you open up the rest of the way we look for any leaks or twists or anything

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