Are better assembly instructions available? I can't seem to get rid of a leak between the ball valve and the outer nut.
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If you call the company (bayou classic) they're pretty good about walking you through it/troubleshooting.
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Does anyone know what the female nipple is for? Was a Stainless nipple sent just to protect the threads of the maile nipple? that seems like an expensive way to protect it. I can't think of any reasonable way to use it.
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I got frustrated at first with this issue as well, but I was able to address it and prevent it completely with just a little practice. Because the ports are not welded and with the different thicknesses of metal (kettle vs. hardware) a little leakage (a few drops) during heating is completely normal and should stop once all the metal is heated thoroughly. It shouldn't leak at all at room temperature or after everything has come up to temperature, and here are a few tips to keep everything as well-sealed as possible: (1) Keep the nuts snug but not over-tight. Trust the O-rings to do their job; (2) Be sure to use enough thread tape to keep everything well-sealed and to avoid parts seizing together; (3) Don't be afraid to disassemble and reassemble a few times to get everything just right. It takes some practice, but you'll get the hang of the right tightness after a few times doing it right; (4) Test the assembly in your tub or shower (or outside on the lawn) with regular tap water and use the time to get the feel for how tightly the hardware should be put together. After a little tinkering, you'll find the sweet spot.
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You have to use the Teflon thread seal tape where the pipe nipple screws into the ball valve. Use enough such that the last few turns are difficult. If the valve turns easily all the way to the hex nut, it will leak. You should also make sure about half the pipe is inside the kettle and half is outside to make sure you have enough thread available. If you ran out of the tiny amount of thread seal tape that came with the kettle, you can buy a whole roll of it at Home Depot for about $2. Lastly, I only used the silicone ring between the inside hex nut and the inside of the kettle wall, not on the outside. You have to use the Teflon thread seal tape where the pipe nipple screws into the ball valve. Use enough such that the last few turns are difficult. If the valve turns easily all the way to the hex nut, it will leak. You should also make sure about half the pipe is inside the kettle and half is outside to make sure you have enough thread available. If you ran out of the tiny amount of thread seal tape that came with the kettle, you can buy a whole roll of it at Home Depot for about $2. Lastly, I only used the silicone ring between the inside hex nut and the inside of the kettle wall, not on... » Read More You have to use the Teflon thread seal tape where the pipe nipple screws into the ball valve. Use enough such that the last few turns are difficult. If the valve turns easily all the way to the hex nut, it will leak. You should also make sure about half the pipe is inside the kettle and half is outside to make sure you have enough thread available. If you ran out of the tiny amount of thread seal tape that came with the kettle, you can buy a whole roll of it at Home Depot for about $2. Lastly, I only used the silicone ring between the inside hex nut and the inside of the kettle wall, not on the outside. « Show Less
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I was looking in to a regulator (lost mine) for my old one. I noticed they sell pressure relief valve it's like a nut and screw with the pin in the middle. If you lost the pin you need the that assembly take yours out first and measure, before you purchase.
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Take the loose nut all the way off. Then try. I believe it has backwards threads.
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I have never done that before as I do maintenance on them every time. However, there should be guides on removing the ball bearings from their nylon/plastic housings.
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I never found instructions either. I have had the product a year and I believe, I had to go to the hardware store and buy the connection which is a female connection to the unit and a female connection to your hose. This connection is one unit and was not hard to find. There are two inlets on the back and you should be filling the unit via the one on top. I never figured a way for the foot nozzle not to leak so I tightened it to its watertight point which means it now faces up nearly 180 degrees from where it should be in order to be useful.
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Cordellia B, did your put back the medal cap over the bracket, and one inside the holder after and insert the coil spring and after the flat washer then the nut. I'm thinking that you might have forgotten to insert the spring. Hope this helps you out.
1980932
There definitely were threads on my ball valve. I simply purchased a street ell and drained it that way. Someone knowledgeable with plumbing fittings can configure it anyway you want. Bring ball valve to Home Depot and they can help you out.
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The American Standard 738109-0070A Flush Valve Assembly is easily installed by using the supplied disc shaped tightening tool - it is driven by a 3/8 inch socket drive. Clean the tank flush hole. Place the unit through the whole rotating it as desired. Tighten the internal nut using the supplied tool while gently pressing downward on the flush valve keeping it vertical. Remove the disc shaped tool. Assemble the flapper valve. Attach the pull chain to the flush handle. Fill the tank and check of it leaking. Mine worked perfectly. Be well.
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Mine leaks too at the shut-off valve. I had the washers in place and I believe they were rightly used. It seems that there is another washer below the hex nut (which is not visible) and in my case perhaps that washer has issues. I can see water coming out from below the hex nut.I tried several times but could not stop the leakage. I am returning this piece and ordering another one. Let's see how is the other one.
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This happened to mine. All you need to do is remove the fastener that holds the two pieces together and separate, clean in soapy water and reassemble, just don't tighten it as much as the factory did.
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Is it the membrane housing for sure (5th stage)? I'm going to say you can probably take that piece in to your local hardware store and find a replacement. We had leaks from stages one through three and found that the gasket seal had shifted when we screwed them in. So we just had to resituate the seals. We also had to buy a replacement tank valve as the one that came with it was pretty cheap. Not sure if that helps any...but my 2 cents. Bought the system may of 2013 and so far so good after the initial installation.
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I am not sure why the instructions do not match. I really did not use the instructions to much... :) It really is simple to install. just take the ball apart and place it on the hose. everything else is done as normal...
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I've noticed that the rubber gasket that meets the barrel has a tendency to become loose and leak. Additionally, the faucet becomes loose when over used or bumped. To correct this problem I would advise using some super glue to seal everything as best you can. It's still a really good deal. Aside from the issues of maintaining a good seal the whole assembly works great!
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http://www.absak.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/24_78_84Be sure to replace all of the gaskets and do nor over tighten the four nuts on the end of the pump. I have delt whit these folks for several years, and found them to be fast and fair.
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Loosen and retighten the bolts at each joint. If it still leaks, it is defective. Return it to Amazon.
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you need to hold the shaft below the ball with pliers and unscrew the ball. Pull the assembly out of the spout and put the new one back in reverse order. When you tighten the new ball hold the shaft with something to protect it from getting marred. Hope this helps
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Make sure your existing gasket that goes under this valve is intact. I had to buy a new gasket . Then liberally lube with silicone grease and screw the cover down.