I was doing an inspection yesterday, and found 3 toiletsto have their angle stops (water valves) leaking. So immediately checked the properties water pressure. The pressure was 85 pis. I checked the water pressure valve in the garage and found that some one had adjusted it all the way open for high pressure. Luckily the water was just turned on that day of the inspection and had not had time to cause any major damage, but very well could have.
Suggestion: When having water turned on to a property if possible always shut off the main valve at the house valve, until the Home Inspector gets their to Inspect as a safety pro-cation.
Don Gilbert
Gilbert Inspection Services, Las Vegas, Nevada
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