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Title: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: dazmond on September 20, 2019, 04:01:04 pm
cheers mate..... :)

took apart my univalve and cleaned it up,i didnt have any silicone grease but used petroleum jelly instead,put it back together and its working like it did the day i bought it.....it had been sticking for a while and thought it might be the hot water but its like new again now!its one of the first univalves that were on the market too....... :)....had it years.....
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 20, 2019, 04:11:42 pm
Don’t mention it mate  ;)
You must be getting tight , you would normally have binned it !
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: The Jester of Wibbly on September 20, 2019, 04:36:21 pm
Yep. Worked for me too a whole back.  Saved me buying another one for another year  ;D
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Spruce on September 20, 2019, 04:43:38 pm
Don’t mention it mate  ;)
You must be getting tight , you would normally have binned it !

Now I know why Steve took his how to video clip down off Youtube  :D
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 20, 2019, 05:21:05 pm
He’s still got us with the O ring size though hasn’t he !
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Spotfree on September 20, 2019, 05:46:53 pm
Yes I serviced 3, 2 which were goosed now back in action.

Thank you
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Richard Groves on September 20, 2019, 06:07:46 pm
I was looking for the video the other night and couldn't find it using the search  ???
Is the vid still up ?..........
.......luckily I figured it out for myself though it would have been useful  ;)
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: ֍Winp®oClean֍ on September 20, 2019, 06:09:07 pm
He’s still got us with the O ring size though hasn’t he !

Aldi sell a pack of various size O rings every now and then, I got one the other week. There must be every size from a couple of mm to 25mm. £2.99.
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: The Jester of Wibbly on September 20, 2019, 06:29:31 pm
He’s still got us with the O ring size though hasn’t he !

Aldi sell a pack of various size O rings every now and then, I got one the other week. There must be every size from a couple of mm to 25mm. £2.99.

Pleanty of all sizes on ebay in packs of 10. Every size u need
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: andyM on September 20, 2019, 07:54:43 pm
Could someone please put a link up for this video as I need to give my univalve a service. Cheers 👍
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 20, 2019, 08:09:33 pm
Yer tiz !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSXX1aV-BM
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: nathankaye on September 20, 2019, 08:38:25 pm
Yer tiz !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSXX1aV-BM

Make it easier rich n edit the title
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Smudger on September 20, 2019, 09:54:27 pm
Daz thought you were using gardiners valve now ??

Darran
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 20, 2019, 10:23:05 pm
Nah , he doesn’t like it today , however, tomorrow he will love it ,
Although , he might be in two minds  over the whole situation.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Smudger on September 20, 2019, 10:25:23 pm
so less than 10 would you say  ;D
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 20, 2019, 10:32:57 pm
Dunno mate , ask Daz  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: dazmond on September 20, 2019, 11:15:25 pm
Daz thought you were using gardiners valve now ??

Darran

I do use it....its on my xtreme 47...much better at high levels than taking your hand off the pole to pull the pole hose....👍
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: KS Cleaning on September 21, 2019, 12:42:56 am
Unbelievable Jeff....guys on 80 quid an hour, trying to resurrect a throw away item costing all of 40 quid😂😂😂
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Michael Peterson on September 21, 2019, 07:03:35 am
Another thanks from me
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Stoots on September 21, 2019, 09:03:13 am
Unbelievable Jeff....guys on 80 quid an hour, trying to resurrect a throw away item costing all of 40 quid😂😂😂

You must be mad throwing away £40 for the sake of a 5 minute fix.

Lazy rich get
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: andyM on September 21, 2019, 10:07:03 am
Another thanks from me

And me! Thanks   (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1569056783_cool.gif)
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Plankton on September 21, 2019, 11:06:36 am
Unbelievable Jeff....guys on 80 quid an hour, trying to resurrect a throw away item costing all of 40 quid😂😂😂

You must be mad throwing away £40 for the sake of a 5 minute fix.

Lazy rich get
We should be looking to reduce waste and help the planet :) Just turn a blind eye to the resin though!
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 21, 2019, 11:47:12 am
Was looking to change the Title on YouTube but can’t for the life of me see how to do it.  :P
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 21, 2019, 11:49:56 am
Will fire up my ancient laptop and have another go
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Shrek on September 21, 2019, 11:56:42 am
Was looking to change the Title on YouTube but can’t for the life of me see how to do it.  :P

Teach him how it’s done NK  :D
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: nathankaye on September 21, 2019, 12:40:27 pm
Was looking to change the Title on YouTube but can’t for the life of me see how to do it.  :P

Teach him how it’s done NK  :D

Oki doki!

Go to your channel Rich and then onto video listings.  You will then see three dots, whichbis your menu options and one of those is edit.
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: nathankaye on September 21, 2019, 12:43:10 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1569066175_aviary-image-1569066113162.jpeg)


(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1569066188_aviary-image-1569066158815.jpeg)
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: nathankaye on September 21, 2019, 12:44:31 pm
An idea! Lol
I can do a review on the water heater, if you want to supply one for free 😁😁😉
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 21, 2019, 01:27:56 pm
Tried that Nath earlier !
Only options I get are Watch later or cancel
Now where’s that Spectrum 48K  ;D
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 21, 2019, 02:42:04 pm
Right 2 laptops later I think I got it done

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OBSXX1aV-BM&t=131s
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 21, 2019, 02:47:42 pm
Somebody search Univalve service to see if it’s worked !
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Spruce on September 21, 2019, 03:24:51 pm
He’s still got us with the O ring size though hasn’t he !

Yep! He's a clever lad is our Steve. Make the one serviceable item a special make to order item.   ;D

Mind you, I can't complain, I have one of the originals. I looked that it once and  couldn't think how he could build in 'planned obsolescence' into the design.

What still amazes me to this day is that he launched this in urgency with very little testing and how few teething problems there were once out in the market place.
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: nathankaye on September 21, 2019, 06:54:11 pm
Tried that Nath earlier !
Only options I get are Watch later or cancel
Now where’s that Spectrum 48K  ;D

No Rich, you missed the 2nd stage.  Once youve selected your channel, you need to click on the sub menu of "videos" and then use the menu options.
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 21, 2019, 08:02:57 pm
That’s what I did Nath ?
If I type into search UNIVALVE SERVICE the video comes up titled as that , that’s what I was supposed to do ain’t it ?
What do you want from me  ;D ;D
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: nathankaye on September 21, 2019, 08:33:36 pm
Sorry buddy, didnt realise you sorted it.
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: S.A.J on September 22, 2019, 08:14:11 am
Got about 6 that don’t work! Going to try this  ;D but trying to find a shop that sells silicon grease is impossible  :o looks like amazon will be getting my money
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 22, 2019, 10:15:43 am
Reckon this would be okay Stu

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=255223&productId=939829&storeId=10001
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Spruce on September 22, 2019, 10:21:14 am
Got about 6 that don’t work! Going to try this  ;D but trying to find a shop that sells silicon grease is impossible  :o looks like amazon will be getting my money

MachineMart sell it.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/30102-sealey-scs102-silicone-clear-g/?da=1&TC=GS-051130102&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt5zsBRD8ARIsAJfI4BiHowJ4hfnNgNN_UzF8mLIx0UvnCG-q2hVGjaH9ifntKrL_eZksch0aAgyqEALw_wcB
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 22, 2019, 10:33:22 am
https://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/greases/0494124/

This is the same I’m using
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 22, 2019, 10:38:39 am
 ;D

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1569145108_BF31641C-BB0D-439C-8232-98E141FFE61A.png)
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: S.A.J on September 22, 2019, 11:02:01 am
Got about 6 that don’t work! Going to try this  ;D but trying to find a shop that sells silicon grease is impossible  :o looks like amazon will be getting my money

MachineMart sell it.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/30102-sealey-scs102-silicone-clear-g/?da=1&TC=GS-051130102&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt5zsBRD8ARIsAJfI4BiHowJ4hfnNgNN_UzF8mLIx0UvnCG-q2hVGjaH9ifntKrL_eZksch0aAgyqEALw_wcB

Cheers mate  8) got a machine mart near our unit so will pop in tomorrow
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: dazmond on September 22, 2019, 06:45:55 pm
Got about 6 that don’t work! Going to try this  ;D but trying to find a shop that sells silicon grease is impossible  :o looks like amazon will be getting my money

Just use petroleum jelly mate....that's what I did...does the same job....works a treat....👍
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Jonny 87 on September 23, 2019, 12:51:43 pm
I predict..........

Steve is working on a new design which doesn’t allow us to take it apart. 😬

I hope not though. I think as soon as the rubber seal goes I will buy new. Using silicone grease really prolongs the life of them.

Haven’t had to buy a new one in two years so far.  :)
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 23, 2019, 01:24:37 pm
If Steve does manage to make it a sealed  unit  then this will do the same job , just set the univalve to open , place the nozzle straw into the short piece of pole hose and blast a load of this through it  !

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=255223&productId=939829&storeId=10001
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Jonny 87 on September 23, 2019, 07:42:05 pm
If Steve does manage to make it a sealed  unit  then this will do the same job , just set the univalve to open , place the nozzle straw into the short piece of pole hose and blast a load of this through it  !

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=255223&productId=939829&storeId=10001

Aha! There’s a work around then. That’s good.
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 23, 2019, 08:24:47 pm
If the O ring dies it’s chuck away , but as it’s a weird size it always has been that way anyway, so nothing gained by a retooling !
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: P @ F on September 23, 2019, 08:28:21 pm
In fact it would probably cost him more for warranty claims this way , if we can’t get in it neither can he !
Instead of him replacing a part he will have to supply new one every time  ;D
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: Jonny 87 on September 24, 2019, 07:15:57 am
In fact it would probably cost him more for warranty claims this way , if we can’t get in it neither can he !
Instead of him replacing a part he will have to supply new one every time  ;D

Thats very true!

Looks like us tinkerers are safe for now.  ;D
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: S.A.J on September 24, 2019, 01:03:51 pm
Machine Mart don’t stock it! Online only
Title: Re: thanks to rich for the univalve service video!
Post by: SB Cleaning on September 24, 2019, 09:57:52 pm
Machine Mart don’t stock it! Online only
Just order some off Ebay it will be here in a couple of days ;D