Usually along the pipe is open position, you this is to turn 90 degrees, that is, open position.
This is a three pass, not a valve. It doesn't open often or often closes and there is no opening or closing. Can change the same caliber of the valve, you can use the handle switch.
Now the valve is in a closed state, the general valve on the valve flow direction marked, like you figure on this, flat side perpendicular to the flow channel is closed, parallel to the flow channel is open.
The general water switch valve and valve is counterclockwise, but there are some special components are clockwise off, specific can correct the switch travel around open to see, do not be too fierce force damage to the switch, you can switch with a wrench
Turn the valve counterclockwise, turn clockwise, or turn left, right and leftYou turn the valve to the left.
