It Reaches Valve Drainage (Sewer Hideout) - Solution & Location

Rotate each valve set so the metal pipes face the directions shown: Set 1 (2 valves): left ×2 down, right ×1 left. Set 2 (3 valves): left ×1 up, middle untouched, right ×1 left. Set 3 (4 valves): ×1 up, ×2 down, ×1 down, ×2 left. Set 4 (2 valves, tunnel): left ×1 down, right ×1 left. A sound confirms each correct set.

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2026-09-08 (updated 2026-09-08)
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Difficulty: Very High
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Last reviewed: 2026-09-08
Verification: Community reportedLast reviewed: 2026-09-08Based on the current Steam version of It Reaches.

Quick Answer

Rotate each valve set so the metal pipes face the directions shown: Set 1 (2 valves): left ×2 down, right ×1 left. Set 2 (3 valves): left ×1 up, middle untouched, right ×1 left. Set 3 (4 valves): ×1 up, ×2 down, ×1 down, ×2 left. Set 4 (2 valves, tunnel): left ×1 down, right ×1 left. A sound confirms each correct set.

Exact Solution

Code / Solution
Set1: L×2(down), R×1(left) · Set2: ×1(up), -, ×1(left) · Set3: ×1(up), ×2(down), ×1(down), ×2(left) · Set4: ×1(down), ×1(left)

Where to Find It

Chapter
The Sewer Hideout
Location
Four sets of valve handles across the Sewer Hideout drainage areas.

Step-by-Step

  1. Set 1 (drainage pool, two handles): rotate the left valve twice so its pipe faces down; rotate the right valve once so its pipe faces left.
  2. Set 2 (beyond the crawlspace, three handles): left ×1 up; leave the middle (already up); right ×1 left.
  3. Set 3 (four handles): first ×1 up, second ×2 down, third ×1 down, fourth ×2 left.
  4. Set 4 (the tunnel door, two handles): left ×1 down, right ×1 left.
  5. With all sets correct you hear the water drain; the pool drops to wadable depth.

What It Unlocks

Drains the main pool, opening the lower flooded area and the route forward.

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