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Russ Chadd

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parts required for a bypass valve
« on: December 15, 2012, 07:50:23 pm »
I am looking to build several bypass valves and fit them to my tools, can anyone suggest where to buy the required parts featured in this video?

http://youtu.be/ShCCnbLR9Qs

Carpet Dawg

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Re: parts required for a bypass valve
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2012, 07:55:58 pm »
hydramaster sell them no? or similar

Mike Halliday

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Re: parts required for a bypass valve
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2012, 08:00:08 pm »
All them parts are quite freely available from any hydrolics or compressed air stockist, the only difficulty will be tapping into the wand.

I would suggest using compressed Airfitting as they are cheaper and less bulky, but only rated upto about 600psi
Mike Halliday.  www.henryhalliday.co.uk

Mike Halliday

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Re: parts required for a bypass valve
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2012, 08:10:24 pm »
You can do it easier than Robs example but fitting an inline 3 port valve and getting a hydrolics supplier to make you a small solution line with crimped elbows.

This will also make the bypass less prone to damage if you bash it or drop your wand.

This is an example of a 3 port valve but you will need to find a smaller one (which are available)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYDRAULIC-3-WAY-HIGH-PRESSURE-HP-BALL-VALVE-3-8-BSP-35LPM-500BAR-T-PORTED-/251189535790?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a7c10242e
Mike Halliday.  www.henryhalliday.co.uk

Russ Chadd

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Re: parts required for a bypass valve
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2012, 08:10:56 pm »
To be honest Mike 600 psi is plenty, i have located a welding shop who can weld the stainless steel pipe, just need to find fitting which are compact.

Russ Chadd

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Re: parts required for a bypass valve
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2012, 03:09:07 pm »
Can anyone confirm the type of thread used in carpet cleaning fittings?
Im not sure BSP is right, as i recall i tried to use a BSP 1/4 male to male nipple once an it was wrong.
Would the thread type be NPT?