09-06-2021, 06:01 AM
I’m assuming your valve is a Dupree as they have two screws on the top and when removed allow the paddle to be removed. It can be manual or pneumatic. The valve body has a groove at the bottom for the paddle to seat into. These grooves harbor “gunk” and impede the paddle from seating completely which causes the valve to leak.
The fix is to clean the groove. Use a 5/16 diameter rod 12” long, grind the edges parallel with each other and the end at an angle (looks like a chisel). Use this to clean the groove and flush with water while cleaning.
The paddles are position sensitive and marked, be sure to re-install the correct way or you’ll have a leaker! Use a silicone grease on the paddle.
The fix is to clean the groove. Use a 5/16 diameter rod 12” long, grind the edges parallel with each other and the end at an angle (looks like a chisel). Use this to clean the groove and flush with water while cleaning.
The paddles are position sensitive and marked, be sure to re-install the correct way or you’ll have a leaker! Use a silicone grease on the paddle.
Gordon Jones
2000-45'-2slide-#567