.The valve behind the toilet is spewing water (we have connected a hose to it and have it emptying into the tub). When we try to shut the water off from that valve, the knob or turny-thingy (the name escapes me right now) just turns and turns correcting the water flow slightly, but not shutting it off.The problem it that we can't find the main water valve outside the house. What am I looking for please?!? Also, we shut a valve off in the garage, but it was for the hot water.Help!
You can shut it off from there and if you feel confident with your plumbing abilities, take apart your valve take all those parts to the hardware store. I highly suggest either a mom pop hardware store or a local plumbing supply over a big box like Lowes or HD. The big box employees are NOT plumbing experts. I had the same issue with my valve when I bought my place I swapped out what I needed have never had a drip since then.
find the house water meter located a the edge of the street in your yard and turn the main valve off
if you carnt find the stop cock most likey to be under the kitchen sink or on the front of the property boundary then you will need to call a plumber
