I noticed that the valve in closed position has a gap in it. Is this going to leak?
253863
Just hold the valve flat and pour a little water on the valve, if there is a gap, it will allow the water to leak through. Good luck!
253864
A gap where? There shouldn't be any gap between the metal handle and the plastic boss where the handle stops. If there is, the valve is not all the way closed and will not seal.
253865
It's not a gap....Does not leak. You have to make sure the rubber seal is positioned correctly before tightening.
253866
No, and not all have that gap. It is merely a matter of the rod sticking out a bit further from some housings than from others. If you saw a schematic of the parts, it would make more sense. Think of it as a guillotine (that's what it is, by the way, a guillotine gate valve). All it takes is a bit of design variance in the height of the housing, length of the rod, or height of the gate to cause this. The actual 'seal' occurs because of two rubber o-rings inside each gate-block face. In fact, the valve is actually closed BEFORE you have pushed it completely to the closed-position, anyway.
1499451
Well you know you have to screw the top on to the bottom. And sometimes I caught myself using the handle to traits it. Which might cause it to get loose. I have never had the valve blow out tho
185144
Leaking how? I've never had a problem with mine. Open the air pressure release valve when not in use and screw it in tight before use again. But it shouldn't leak, it's all one piece.
1158587
Other than the water left over in the grooves from either rinsing or over filling it and then closing it I haven't had a problem with it leaking. It could also be the rubber attachment, I took nine off right when I got it because it was irritating me.
159571
If you hold it upside down and push the valve release in while your screwing it on it releases the air that pushes the water out after you close it. Then you don't get the leakage. Other than that, I just run clean up the leaks. Hope this helps.
853206
if you leave the valve open it will leak, close it every time you used it, now if that does not solve the problem you can call the factory's customer services and they can help you, they helped me when had questions.
689943
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.
442014
Mine did not leak. If yours is leaking, it's probably a manufacturer's defect and you should return it.
442013
Mine has never leaked. Just make sure the seal is attached to screw in piece and that you're using cold water when you fill it.
750913
I guys that blue color sealing part is not placed in its position. Else it won't leak.
2132387
There is a pressure release on the ottom. No doesn't leak enough to merit giving it a bad review
1342311
I don't think the water will leak if it's on its side however the water flow may be hindered causing it not to pump correctly.
674688
Make sure you have all the air out of it when you screw the top on. I find that helps keep it from leaking.
563048
These are pretty much sealed systems. The leak would indicate the seal (washer) in the valve is damaged. I would contact the manufacturer as I doubt these are serviceable but would just need replacement.
18708
I had no leaking problems. Just make sure lid is on tight and button closed
400743
You have to make sure that you tighten the cap after filling it up. I haven't had an issue with it leaking.
2147840
No it should not leak at all. I would try to re rap the fitting with Teflon tape or pipe dope again to see if that stops it. If you can tell it is coming from the regulator I would send ot back for a replacement.