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Gene&Mary



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City/Region: Seattle/Center Island
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 2:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got that tool to remove the valve to check it and removed the valve today. I was really surprised to see that the valve screwed right into the rubber. The rubber area around the valve seems to be reinforced and the threads on the valve are fairly fine so it takes quite a few turns to get the valve out. I guess what I expected was that the valve would be threaded into another solid piece of plastic which would be glued or solidly attached to the rubber.

Is this how all valves are attached to rubber rafts?

Now that its out, how should I reinsert it to be sure If the leak was there, it won't lead again? There didn't seem to be any sealant material around the valve when I removed it.

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Gene&Mary



Joined: 10 Jan 2005
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City/Region: Seattle/Center Island
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Linnea
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are Halkey Roberts valves and checking on the internet there is an inside piece that the outer piece threads into. I didn't see it at first because it had fallen into the inside.

So the question is, should I put some sealant between the outer flange and the rubber before I tighten the valve down?

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pcg



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I recently used our 14' Intex pool to find a leak in a PVC inflatable raft. I put it in the pool, donned snorkel and mask, and went under it so I could see the bubbles coming from the leak.
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