My black tank valve just 'broke'. Should I get the Valterra T58 Twist On, or could I put this on and leave it on full time? (All enclosed - ugh)
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no, fix your black tank valve.. they are inexpensive and easy to replace. you dont want to leave the flush king on all the time.. well, I guess if you are parked permanently somewhere and never move it, I guess you could, but if you take it on the road you dont want the flush king hanging out there.
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Oh no! I hope it was empty when it failed! I'm sorry to hear that, ugh is right! This product would probably work but I see that a lot of folks have had the same issue as you and the T58 is working great for them. It seems like they have a similar footprint. I might go with the T58 simply because it was made to rectify the broken valve issue - this one seems to me to be more of an accessory to use occasionally. Anyone out there using this instead if the T58? Good luck, Cyndi!
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I would not suggest that you leave it on full time. It fits too low to the ground, would be easily knocked off in travel. I would have the black tank valve replaced.
889696
Mine was so tight and I couldn't squeeze open that I'm pretty sure they never cut open the valve at the factory. So I just poked a hole through with a car key (be careful not to go through the other side of the ring).Now I just have to stick my tongue over the hole when taking another breath.
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I would not try to regulate the Valterra to that pressure. You should purchase a regulator like that from Home Depot or Lowe's and they will cost a bit more but will give you the service you are looking for.
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I wired mine to a switch so that I can turn it off at night. You wouldn't want an air leak or pressure switch malfunction while you were sleeping. This tank does not have a over pressure relief valve. My pressure switch got stuck on (salt water induced) and my tank filled up to 265psi before I caught it. So in my truck I ran a T off the tank and put a small gauge inside to moniter pressure. use a relay to provide power to the compressor using an ignition accessory signal to control the relay or if you want to use a switch inside, run constant power to the compressor and run the ground side through the switch. This is safer and won't melt the switch. Remember to always fuse the power side. I'm using a 20 amp which works fine. Good luck!
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There is no 'leaking issue'; it is exclusively an 'operator error' situation; either the o-ring dislodged or damaged from being over-tightened. You should only twist approximately 20-30° (1/8 of a turn) once the seal makes first contact! Any more will damage the o-ring over time. I have had mine leak only after an 'over tighten' incident from my over-zealous wife that either caused the o-ring to fall out or dislodge.
65867
Check qwikvalve.com for your vehicle. Just enter your make and model on their homepage. The valve works great!
1122537
I used a small tooth pick to hold the valve open,, rolled up nicely completely deflated, hope this helps (just be careful not to damage the valve, pinch it and look inside, you'll see how it works,,, pinch it, slide the toothpick in and bingo)
1452064
I just ordered the service valve and installed it just incase we have a hard freeze, easy to install, might be cheaper if you just ordered the parts, that would be your call Big Jim
408169
Turn off the valve before it then relieve pressure after it. Then just twist off.
135555
The only option I can think of is to replace the seal around the valve, but I would check on the Bialetti website to see if there is a way to contact them with this question.
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O-ring? Or you tightened up the valve too much and the threads got stripped. I'd ask the inventor of the paintball adapter set up
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Dad2Three is right. Just one more note on this. At least on my pump, the nut on the head of the pump was impossible for me to loosen by hand since it was so tight. I could only loosen it with the careful use of a vice grip. I didn't want to break the nut, so I put wrapped a rag around it to avoid scratching or damaging the nut, and I didn't squeeze too hard on the nut. I was able to loosen it this way and then do what Dad2Three said to make it work for presta valves.
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I found the tank to also be difficult to tighten so very slowly I took it one turn at a time until the tank was secure. Be patient and do not over tighten as you certainly can crack the tank. Call that professional back and have him do it if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.
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I am not sure what happened, but if the yellow pressure relief valve blew out there was either too much pressure or the valve was somehow broken or otherwise defective. If it is completely out, it probably cannot be re-inserted. The black washer fits in the groove around the top.
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I've got 7 taco valves that were installed in 1997. I have just replaced 3 of them. I googled and found good instructions plus you tube video. You just slightly push in towards valve and twist head counter clockwise & pull off!! Opposite to place new unit on. Turn thermostat all way off so no power is going to the respective valve & give enough time to cool completely to reduce expansion.
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 is something very wrong with this web site. We have been here before. What you see,the large black valve is what I bought but as you say click on the image and it changes completely. Have you tried scrolling down to other images? Sorry I can't help furthet