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EandM

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Gardiner Gooseneck Valve Problem
« on: January 14, 2022, 08:41:44 pm »
When first plugged in it works perfectly. After a while, it doesn't shut off fully.  Work on and it doesn't shut off at all.
Leave it for a night and try again and it's fine - for a little while and then it doesn't shut off at all.

Any thoughts or fixes?

Alex Gardiner

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Re: Gardiner Gooseneck Valve Problem
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2022, 09:27:02 am »
When first plugged in it works perfectly. After a while, it doesn't shut off fully.  Work on and it doesn't shut off at all.
Leave it for a night and try again and it's fine - for a little while and then it doesn't shut off at all.

Any thoughts or fixes?

Hi EandM

Sounds an unusual issue.

Can I ask a few questions?
1. How old is the item? Has it always done this?
2. What temperature water are you using?
3. Do you have an in van resin bead system? Is the vessel pre or post the pump?

Usually an issue along these lines would be due to something getting trapped, although your issue does not sound completely like this. If something is trapped it is good to reverse flush the valve whilst open. To do so remove the gooseneck from the pole turn around and connect the top hose to the pole hose and flush dirt out (if there is any).

EandM

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Re: Gardiner Gooseneck Valve Problem
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2022, 12:35:28 pm »
When first plugged in it works perfectly. After a while, it doesn't shut off fully.  Work on and it doesn't shut off at all.
Leave it for a night and try again and it's fine - for a little while and then it doesn't shut off at all.

Any thoughts or fixes?

Hi EandM

Sounds an unusual issue.

Can I ask a few questions?
1. How old is the item? Has it always done this?
2. What temperature water are you using?
3. Do you have an in van resin bead system? Is the vessel pre or post the pump?

Usually an issue along these lines would be due to something getting trapped, although your issue does not sound completely like this. If something is trapped it is good to reverse flush the valve whilst open. To do so remove the gooseneck from the pole turn around and connect the top hose to the pole hose and flush dirt out (if there is any).

Hi Alex,

1. Nearly two years. No, it's always been fine.
2. Cold.
3. Yes. Post.

I'll try a reverse flush.

If it doesn't work I'll order another.

Thank you very much.

Alex Gardiner

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Re: Gardiner Gooseneck Valve Problem
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2022, 01:01:12 pm »
It is worth trying a reverse flush.

If that sorts the issue then it may be worth looking at the DI resin vessel for any leaks in the 'out' filter as there is chance that some beads are escaping and could be clogging the valve.

If the reverse flush does not work then the inner valve may just be worn out after two years of use - the inner valve assembly can be fairly easily replaced without the need to buy a whole new gooseneck valve.

Inner valve link - https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/inner-valve-assembly-for-gooseneck-valve.html
Video showing how to replace  - https://youtu.be/cd5B05e9JKc

EandM

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Re: Gardiner Gooseneck Valve Problem
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2022, 05:22:17 pm »
It is worth trying a reverse flush.

If that sorts the issue then it may be worth looking at the DI resin vessel for any leaks in the 'out' filter as there is chance that some beads are escaping and could be clogging the valve.

If the reverse flush does not work then the inner valve may just be worn out after two years of use - the inner valve assembly can be fairly easily replaced without the need to buy a whole new gooseneck valve.

Inner valve link - https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/inner-valve-assembly-for-gooseneck-valve.html
Video showing how to replace  - https://youtu.be/cd5B05e9JKc

Hi Alex,

Reverse flushed and all is now well.

Thank you very much.