It can be time consuming and awkward to work on your knees in the street trying to pry a valve box lid out of the ground with a pair of screwdrivers. The valve lid lifter shown below is a great idea that makes lifting the valve box lid or cover quick and easy with one handed operation. You can order a valve lid lifter by contacting:
Contact Name: Herbert (Herb) Howell
Company Name: Howell Gas & Oil Tools LLC
Phone: Office 517-484-4102 Cell 517-303-3057
Emaill: Howelltool@comcast.net
Herb has also teamed up with Bingham and Taylor for this and some other valve lifters for different sized lids, so he may direct you to the regional sales manager for your region. The valve cover remover is for picking up valve covers out of the street. (6.5" across the gap or 7" diameter) If you want to try one of these or purchase some give Herb a call.