What is this "air shut off valve"? Mine just spins and does not seem to shut off anything. Should I send this back for a replacement?
855661
It is a very simple valve. It screws in to shut off and screws out to open. If the plastic wheel is spinning all by itself without moving the metal inlet brass fitting then you would probably need to replace the valve. Contact the company if you are still unclear on operations.
855662
You should be able to turn it to the right until it stops. It shuts the valve off where you fill it. Some valves will leak over time so the shut off will stop the air from leaking back out the valve. If the red knob spins freely the the red knob maybe off the cut off valve. Try sliding the red knob back down onto the valve then see if turning it to the right 5-6 turns tightens down and cuts off the valve. If you can not cut the valve off regardless of the amount of turns then the red knob maybe stripped and you may have to return the tank for replacement. However, I would not recommend leaving air in the tank long term because it can build up rust in the tank. I fill my tank then carry it and fill tires and then if any air left in the tank I blead it all out. My father in law had an air tank that the valve worked good however he never turned the valve off so he could fill it quick and use it without having to turn the valve on and off each time. Hope this helps. Thanks Thomas
236900
Sounds like on\off switch is defective. Try using some canned air around edges of switch. May have a grain of sand holding it open. Just a thought. Jim
1730354
Not sure what you could do to it without using something that may also touch the water. You could always go get a different valve at Home Depot or Lowes. Mine works well so it might be defective... You may want to contact the manufacturer
1287356
Mine quit pumping water but I had no idea why. It just sat there making a spinning sound. I threw it out tho I did order another for when I travel. I chose to go back to my full size Waterlpic with the nasal adapter for use at home.
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Nope. You're only supposed to keep it working for 10 seconds. You should see the valve on the container pucker. If not there is probably something wrong with the container.
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That was a symptom I had when there were either air bubbles in the system or an obstruction somewhere. Eventually the valve, or whatever the mechanism was internally, froze in place and it wouldn't generate pressure at all, despite clean system. That's when I returned it to Costco, only a year old. Went with a more expensive gasoline unit instead, much better power for cleaning and longevity.
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Mine was installed by a contractor as well, but your issue sounds like a valve problem where it is not closing completely when you turn it off. There are many reasons this could happen, the valve could be bad (warped, cracked, etc.) in which case I'm not sure how you would replace it or it may just need adjusting. Have you contacted the manufacturer?
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It sounds like you have some debris in the valve itself. You will need tot ake it apart and clean out the valve. It should not be to hard to get the valve open I belive its several screws on the top.
643002
If it was correctly installed, I am going to guess it is a defective part. My original valve went bad after a few years in the same way you are describing. I replaced it with this part and everything was fine.
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There should be no air coming out, probably a bad valve. Try putting a 3 in 1 oil in, valve might be sticky.
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Did you make sure the temp +/- is set to the temp you want? Every time my power goes off or o unplug it, it resets itself and I have to reset the temp to blow cooler. Also, there is a setting to blow just room air around. Make sure you aren't accidentally on that. Download a booklet and see where the settings should be to blow cool. These things don't have freon, do they??? If so, it could need coolant. When you cleaned it, could you have a loose connection inside somewhere? I've never had trouble with mine, like others seem to. But usually it is because people aren't draining theirs, but trying to use it with it plugged up. And even though they say they'll work that way, they don't. The water must drain. I really love this thing, but using it is complicated.
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You can try replacing the Joker Valve. Here's a youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqYkXa5AWe8
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That didn't work in my case. I went with a 2 way shut off valve (find them in the garden center of your local box hardware store)
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The oscillator is likely broken. I had the same problem. The fan was working, but no vapor. I called Venta directly and he told me to take the cartridge out and try again. Still got no vapor. He said it was the oscillator. It was just over 1yr old, but I had only used it a total of about 4 mos the previous season so it was out of warranty and I was out of luck. I had one previously for almost 6 years and it worked great. I wouldn't trust this model anymore. To expensive for a one year warranty when so many seem to fail.
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Sounds like a faulty unit, my last one only lasted a couple of months. It's just a cheap fun thing so I figured I would just replace them as they gave out... Since it came that way though I would say return it for a replacement.
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Yes, i had the same issue. don not open the shut off valve to full. Adjust it by opening it from quarter to half, again depend on your water pressure. I was fine by opening it a little less then quarter.
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I agree with you, but unfortunately I'm not aware of a suitable replacement. I would look into replacing the entire valve stem assembly -- an experienced might be familiar with this issue and have a suggestion.