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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: [GQC] Tim on July 27, 2008, 11:57:26 pm

Title: Modifying float valve.
Post by: [GQC] Tim on July 27, 2008, 11:57:26 pm

I installed the float valve when I first installed my system, but because of the top/side bar of the tank cage  being quite wide, and having to cut the holes for the valve right under it, the float valve doesn't allow filling the tank all the way to the top.

Now I was wondering how I could change that, maybe add a bit of stick on lead to the float? So it doesn't close until the water is completely up to the top. I was thinking that could be done, but you need to be very precise with how much weight you put on it I guess.

Can't find the float valve I have online, but it's the one where you can fit a booster pump cut off switch on.

Title: Re: Modifying float valve.
Post by: dmlservices on July 28, 2008, 08:01:50 pm

you would have to add a very large amount of lead, if you have ever fished you will appreciate how much weight a small pike bung float will take . also i would think the lead will contaminate water

daz

Title: Re: Modifying float valve.
Post by: Wayne Thomas on July 28, 2008, 08:18:15 pm

Can't you just carry an extra container for emergencies if you should run out of water or is space in your vehicle at a premium.

Title: Re: Modifying float valve.
Post by: matt on July 28, 2008, 09:35:30 pm

can you not bend the arm of the float, if its plastic, just heat is up a little

Title: Re: Modifying float valve.
Post by: Neil Williams on July 28, 2008, 09:48:31 pm

Quote from: matt on July 28, 2008, 09:35:30 pm

can you not bend the arm of the float, if its plastic, just heat is up a little

Thats the one.

Title: Re: Modifying float valve.
Post by: [GQC] Tim on July 28, 2008, 10:47:49 pm

Ah that's brilliant!!! Can't believe I didn't think of that, it is plastic!

Excellent, I will do that tomorrow!  :D