Inflatable boat valves - How do they work? How do you replace a valve?
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- Опубліковано 25 січ 2023
- In this video we breakdown everything you need to know about inflatable boat valves - what they are, how they work, what they look like on the inside and the outside of a inflatable boat, what to avoid and look out for, how to change them and various other tips and techniques.
If you have have questions, please comment below.
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Excellent Video Rod. We are still enjoying our True Kit Navigator 300 these past 3 years. Your video is helpful as I needed to tighten a valve.
Thanks for the help. You are awesome 👍
Thanks for that clear explanation
Great video , very helpful thank you
Perfect info
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It can be an absolute nightmare when the inner part of the valve falls into the tube. So i recomend to put a clamp over the inner part before you unscrew the outer part
Great demo, one question, I currently have Leafield C7 valves and would like to change to push twist-lock types, are the baskets (inside the tube) compatible
It would be awesome if you could do a video on trimming your boats.
what if back part/basket is broken or needs to exchanged? Do you need cut open the tube and reseal it.? is there way to get the basket through the hole?
If you have broken the basket inside then you will need to cut the fabric to get it out, replace it, and then seal it back up. That is a whole article in itself that we might do another time. Some valves have much more robust baskets than others so when looking for an inflatable boat consider the valves to minimise the chances of this damage
What about when you actually have to replace the basket part too? I own a rib boat that was made back in 1997 and the type of the valves is not available anymore. Should this modern type valves fit in the old inner basket parts of my boat?
There is no guarantee that the top valve part will match the basket of your old valve. Even modern valves are not all interchangeable. If you need to replace the inside basket you will need to cut open the hole to remove and replace the valve, then glue down a ring of fabric to seal it up again. I will do a video on it one day
@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES thank you.
Can you tell me some kind of hack on how to use some household item items you could make a temporary valve if yours is lost or fell off
No household items. Carry a spare valve if you need a replacement
On an old nz made lancer boat is it possible the basket is a fixed steel thread?
Wish I watched this video before I tried to replace my valve. Of course the basket fell down into the tube... Any advice on what to do now?
Frustrating-
I have a leak at the valve joints and the valve is stuck and will not turn in the cup. I applied so much pressure holding the cup through the other side and no success. Any recommendations to loosen this? Thanks.
Get a metal valve tool instead of the cheap plastic ones. Get a longer handle and never use anything to grab the cup that will hurt the raft
Any tips for freeing up a seized or very tight valve? I can't get mine to budge.
Insert your valve spanner. Get an extension on it like a tube so you can get some serious leverage. Push hard down on the centre of the valve spanner so it can't pop out. And turn the tool to loosen. That's your best bet
I've inherited a lovely boat but it has glue around the valve and I assume someone repaired it incorrectly- how can I safely remove the old glue?
You will probably have to use a solvent like MEK so soften the glue and then carefully scrape it off with a metal scraper making sure to not damage the fabric
Nice informative video, Thank you.. question, can the inside 'basket' be pulled out through the hole, to replace the entire unit? Or does nothing really bad happen to them aside from stripping the threads.
I wouldn't recommend replacing the inside basket unless it is broken (sometimes they can get stood on). To remove it you have to open up the hole with cuts, replace the basket and then glue a ring of fabric around the hole to seal it up again where the cuts have been made
@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES Hi, thanks a lot for the repair info.. I do the job tomorrow, I let you know successful I was. Cheers, from Canada
@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES Being new to this Inflatable boat idea, I assumed things that I shouldn't have. I thought the replacement valve assembly would screw nicely into the existing 'basket. Not only the threads did not match precisely, the threads were too long on the new one, as well, not being to tighten it enough, into the old basket. So, what to do.. well, I removed the seal ()-ring) from the old and used the new seal from the new one, Secondly, I removed the plunger and put the new plunger in the old housing, having to drill the a larger hole for the stem to fit. It's all done, no leaks.. Azn can have all their parts back, for providing a 'poor product description.. should state = (DO NOT USE WITH OTHER EXISTING AIR VALVES, HOUSINGS/BASKETS)' Why they not sell a 'o-ring/seal kit'? Thanks for your help.. you were right, getting the old basket out, cutting/glueing, be a nightmare. Thank You.
Hi Guys. Great Video. Thanks. Question: Is the valve you showed interchangeable with a Zodiac Valve?
oh what the diameter of the hole for a bravo valve? Cheers/
You will need to contact Zodiac to find out what valves they use. Be aware not everything is compatible
What happens if the internal "basket" is the part that is broken? Is there a way to get a new one in to the boat? Will the fabric stretch enough to slide the old basket out and the new basket in?
You won't be able to fit the basket through the hole without opening the hole up. You will need to make some cross cuts in the fabric, insert the basket and then bond a ring of fabric around the hole so seal it up properly
That’s a good question. You need to cut out the old one, and then add a new one, followed by a “donut” patch. Basically a large round patch with a hole in the centre.
Do these work with Bris inflatable boats?
Not trying to be a know-it-all mate, but Ideally chamber should be fully inflated when doing a tightening on the valve. I can see by the wrinkles yours is not. Doc
Disagree. Best valve I think is the Leafield. The "dust cap" will seal in air if air is getting past the valve core. Doc
I don't disagree with you, the Leafield C7 is an excellent valve
can you send me one for free
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