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dave archer
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February 19, 2012, 09:04:12 pm »
Hi does anyone else have a problem with dripping from the jet when trigger is released? I wondered should there be a one way valve fitted just before the jet to stop the slug of water left in the nylon line dripptng from the jet? I have checked the trigger valve with pipe disconnected and no leakage was found just appears to be what is left in the nylon line.
thoughts appreciated thanks Dave
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Ian Gourlay
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February 19, 2012, 09:16:03 pm »
I get a little drip at the jets when resting or even on a dry pass.
Only a little one so not a major problem
Been too shy to ask on here
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February 19, 2012, 09:35:08 pm »
What kind of wand? Most do have shutoff valves/filters behind the jets. These can clog and need steeping in acid rinse occasionally.
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dave archer
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February 19, 2012, 10:00:30 pm »
Its a single jet wand quite old I think made by alltec. I will take it apart and check for filter/ valve maybe there is some thing fitted thats not working properly . thanks for info Dave
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John Kelly
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February 19, 2012, 10:06:13 pm »
If there is a filter in there it is actually a non return valve. There is a ballbearing and conical spring inside. Give it a good clean and soak it over night in some acid rinse or vinegar.
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dave archer
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February 19, 2012, 10:30:18 pm »
now soaking thanks again soon be drip free hopefully Dave
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Carpet Dawg
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February 19, 2012, 11:50:23 pm »
Does the wand have a male connector on it? That might be knackard.
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Jim_77
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February 19, 2012, 11:55:09 pm »
Most likely needs a new o-ring on the valve stem. Or the spring might be broken. Valve or seat could be cracked from the frost - brass doesn't like frozen water inside it!
You can buy check valves that sit inside your wand jets, they work well as long as the springs last.
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Paul Redden Countryfresh
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February 20, 2012, 03:57:31 am »
I get this all the time, save money on a repair kit because it could still leak from a worn / damaged seat, just get a new valve, its a bit like a tap pressure gets past the seat.
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February 20, 2012, 08:05:01 pm »
"Does anyone else have a problem with dripping from the jet when trigger is released?"
I do, but I'd just put it down to the onset of middle age
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