Is this a water well?

[dirtydeed]

I'd be going with water service shut off. Blue cap, blue paint and 3-4" pipe tells me water service. You'd need what we call a "church key" to turn the valve.

 

[DustyRusty]

A "church key" is what locks a casket lid shut. The casket goes on top of a "church truck" to be wheeled into the church. Just keep in mind that I will be the last to let you down!

 

[D2Cat]

A "church key" is what locks a casket lid shut. The casket goes on top of a "church truck" to be wheeled into the church. Just keep in mind that I will be the last to let you down!

Well then a church key has more then one definition!

 

[skeets]

I use to carry a church key in my key ring, before pop tops

 

[Virtual Guy]

Well then a church key has more then one definition!

I understand they also unlock the doors at the church. Wild!

Thanks everyone! I'll get a flashlight over there ASAP. It's off the drive a ways and well defended by briars and other bloodletting plants (I was removing a honey locust tree when I spotted it). So I need some psychological prep.

 

[Tughill Tom]

I understand they also unlock the doors at the church. Wild!

Thanks everyone! I'll get a flashlight over there ASAP. It's off the drive a ways and well defended by briars and other bloodletting plants (I was removing a honey locust tree when I spotted it). So I need some psychological prep.

Just a tip, bring a string with a big washer tied on to see how deep it is. Been there and done that.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

I'm waiting to hear HOW he gets his cellphone unstuck and out of the pipe....

 

[Biker1mike]

I use to carry a church key in my key ring, before pop tops

Yup, I still have a couple. One on a string and nailed by the tool shed door.

 

[BruceP]

I agree with others this is likely access to underground water-supply valve.

It may not hurt to ensure it is well marked and protected from wheeled vehicles. A stone wall surrounding it is commonplace. Many landowners need a place to put stones found on the property anyway.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

I agree with others this is likely access to underground water-supply valve.

It may not hurt to ensure it is well marked and protected from wheeled vehicles. A stone wall surrounding it is commonplace. Many landowners need a place to put stones found on the property.

I'm picturing a nice wishing well, complete with cover and windlass......


But maybe that's a bit of overkill.....

;-)

 

[Virtual Guy]

Drumroll....

First, I did NOT drop my phone in the hole but I did get a picture taken!

It doesn't look like it uses a church key but it does look like a shutoff of some sort.

Oh and for the record that's about 5 feet under ground.

 

[Biker1mike]

It is the water service shut off valve. In most areas it belongs to the water company. A square valve wrench is about 20 bucks.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

Something like this:

Everbilt 60 in. Water Meter Valve Key with Grips 17-6001 - The Home Depot

This water meter valve wrench turns on and off the main water supply valve for a house or building. Its extended 60 in. length is ideal for reaching into shallow meter/valve boxes that are less than 54

www.homedepot.com

 

[Henro]

I'm a bit puzzled why your water supply would be coming from a piece of property that you just bought? Perhaps there is a right away on the deed? Just curious...IF I remember right what was posted earlier...

 

[Mark_BX25D]

Perhaps there is a right away on the deed?

Right of way.

 

[Bmyers]

I'm a bit puzzled why your water supply would be coming from a piece of property that you just bought? Perhaps there is a right away on the deed? Just curious...IF I remember right what was posted earlier...

That is the secret part, his neighbors didn't know he was supplying him water and for all these years he got it for free. Now he has to pay since he owns both pieces of property.

 

[Virtual Guy]

That is the secret part, his neighbors didn't know he was supplying him water and for all these years he got it for free. Now he has to pay since he owns both pieces of property.

My meter and shutoff are in a rectangular box and on my property but just about 40-50 feet from this. The new property had a home on it that I tore down but I've never found a meter for it. My guess is that this is a shutoff for both or more properties.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

well I'm HAPPY you still have your phone !!!
oh yeah, and the mystery is solved as 'well', eh !!

 

[armylifer]

I use to carry a church key in my key ring, before pop tops

I still carry one for imported bottle beers that do not have twist off caps.

 

[Biker1mike]

Some not asked for advice. I would drive a three to four foot marker stake at the pipe. Would be heck if it got covered in leaves and you ran the tractor over it.