My main water shutoff valve currently has no handle.
Is it possible to replace the handle? If so, what type of handle would I need? I don't see any obvious way to attach one.
Or would the entire valve need to be replaced?
The valve is currently open. I haven't tried to close it, so there's a possiblity that the valve may need to be replaced anyway.
Best Answer
The flutes get worn with time. It is possible to get a replacement handle of the same diameter and number of flutes, but the mating flutes may be so worn that the new handle will not engage.
I think you could operate the valve with a small pipe wrench. After a number of on-off cycles a pipe wrench would chew up the end of the stem, but how often do you cycle the valve. If I were you I would keep a pipe wrench handy in case of an emergency.
There are replacement handles with a "knife edge" and a set screw which might work. There is another type too the "Mandle" https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Plumbing-Handle-Emergency-Replacement-One/dp/B00M16DANU