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Title: Replaced cable dump valves
Post by: folivier on November 02, 2020, 06:38:41 pm
The plastic part where the cable attaches to the dump valve broke so while passing through Nacogdoches I picked up 2 new valves for about $30 each (best price!) and a seal kit for the 3rd dump valve.
Today I pulled it all apart, replaced the 2 valves with new lubed seals and put new seals on the 3rd valve.  I'll leave the top pretty panel off for a few days to make sure there are no leaks.
As mentioned before the bottom nuts are difficult to access but these tools made it much easier:
MAEXUS Flexible Shaft Extension Bits, Explore Flexible Extensions for... (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q2YPBZX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
DEWALT Spade Drill Bit Extension, 6-Inch (DW1588) - - Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001LQYJE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
DEWALT Right Angle Attachment, Impact Ready (DWARA120) - - Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NQS465R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Title: Re: Replaced cable dump valves
Post by: dans96u295ft on November 03, 2020, 07:19:44 pm
WOW! Thanks for the info on the tools
Title: Re: Replaced cable dump valves
Post by: GleamB on November 03, 2020, 07:38:19 pm
How hard is it to disconnect the faucet? Is it solid pipes behind or pex?
Title: Re: Replaced cable dump valves
Post by: folivier on November 04, 2020, 07:21:36 am
It's pex and easy to unscrew once you remove the upper panel.
Title: Re: Replaced cable dump valves
Post by: Woody & Sitka on November 04, 2020, 11:32:47 am
Glenn....not easy with a slide out truss to s-curve your arm up and around and down...but do-able...in braille...with a lot of 4 letter words.  I'm having a local welding/ metal fabrication shop make me up a 3 piece valance like Roger's to make access better and so I don't have to shock the neighbors any longer with my expletives...okay, just one more time.  Woody.

It's pex and easy to unscrew once you remove the upper panel.
Title: Re: Replaced cable dump valves
Post by: GleamB on November 04, 2020, 05:28:39 pm
Have him make up two
......for a discount
I'm in McKinney for a few weeks