PC WAND VALVE

[glenboy]

Trying to install replacement valve for wand....3 hours and im ready to scream...bottom O ring keeps moving...I cannot believe it's this complicated..everytime I reassemble it...the stroke is short and once I spray...it gets stuck....I've assembled this upside down and rite side up....im frazzled

 

[Mikey P]

Lose the spring?

 

[glenboy]

I tried!! It bounced back

 

[Mikey P]

Somethings missing obviously..

 

[glenboy]

No, nothing is missing...I ordered 2 and THEY are both the same the problem is is the bottom oring keep sliding out of place

 

[Mikey P]

Pics?

 

[Desk Jockey]

You didn't over stretch it did you? that o-ring is a very tight fit. Did you use white grease on it for lubrication.

 

[glenboy]

No I did not use grease...

 

[Able 1]

 

[Desk Jockey]

it helps the piston move freely. You might try it and see if it helps. I have a diagram on my work PC . I can upload it tomorrow if you would like to see it. Is that split teflon ring on the piston?

 

[Able 1]

Is it this valve?

 

[Able 1]

 

[Able 1]

Slide the o-ring onto the plunger, lube the plunger and the outside edge of the o-ring and screw it back in..

 

[Able 1]

Make sure the flat side of the Tigger is pushing on the plunger..

 

[Mikey P]

Dang!

Thanks a lot Keith!!!

 

[Able 1]

I think I saw every valve last winter when working for my disty.. Always tried to see how fast I could fix them (not one came back).. I like any valve that can get fix without removing it from the wand. "Feather touch" are my favorite.

 

[Mikey P]

The Westpak?


I love the brass version.

 

[Able 1]

Yes, Westpak.. I have one brass,and two stainless. I don't prefer one over the other. What do you like about the brass over stainless?

 

[Mikey P]

All my (early model) Stainless valves cracked down the body.


The brass model is just too cheap.

 

[Able 1]

Never had one crack though I haven't been at it as long as you.. leaking jets drive me nuts.. More heat more problems!

 

[Mikey P]

More heat more problems!

say it again....

 

[Mikey P]

How long would a cold water truckmount last?




How many cleaners are out there making people happy with their luke warm 150 pis Ninjas?


I bet with an RE and a bit more juice, most carpet would look just fine with cold water...

 

[Able 1]

Well, I'm thinking like 190 to 210 you might not have the problems these guys running 250 is a waste to me.

Guys with 150psi portables usually have to advertise more for my taste.. I wouldn't do that to my customers, or myself..

Heat has it's place and I like it! I personally will NEVER run a portable in my life EVER again!

 

[glenboy]

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The problem is the second flat rubber washer that goes in first....

 

[glenboy]

The problem is the second flat rubber washer that goes in first....[/QUOTE is that 1 or 2 rubber pieces on there?

 

[glenboy]

upon removing nut...piston stays in place...is that from no lube?

 

[glenboy]

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[glenboy]

OK its 4:45 AM and I am up trying to figure this stupid valve out...I am going to admit....I GOOFED....finally realized there's only 1rubber washer..I had 2 in there...Boy do I feel silly...although I've never even opened one of these valves...Thank you all for the help...I believe it fits just fine now

 

[Erik]

If it doesn't work call me 734 771-2312. I have PMF and Westpak valves with spacers. Drive down I'll hook you up.