Now that my splitter is running nicely, I wonder if it has a return function that maybe just needs adjusting or a new spring. It has never retracted on its own since I've owned it. I bought it used in non working condidtion. Its a Brand valve. There is a allen key behind the lower part of the lever on the body of the valve. Anyone have experience with these models?
Splitter valve return
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The detent is located inside the cap directly opposite the handle. It is factory set. Could be worn or have a broken spring.
Could also just be a return spring in there. Detent adjustment is usually a large hex that protrudes at 90deg to the spool axis.
Triptester is usually spot on. I would pop that cap off and take a look. Return springs are usually internal to the valve body. (I am not familiar with this valve).
Again, not familiar with your valve, but usually there is a screw (or two) that hold in on. Yours appears that it may screw on or is being held in place by the back part of the valve spool.
Heck - its just parts. Start unscrewing stuff.
Again, not familiar with your valve, but usually there is a screw (or two) that hold in on. Yours appears that it may screw on or is being held in place by the back part of the valve spool.
Heck - its just parts. Start unscrewing stuff.
LOL
I like Jags approach Take movable parts off to see how it works, or should work, or what's broke .
Worst is you buy a new valve
If it moves and it shouldn't - duct tape
If it should move and it doesn't - WD40
If it should move and it doesn't - WD40
Detent assembly similar to yours.
. This will provide some basic info.
(broken link removed to http://www.energymfg.com/pdf/36403x.pdf)
. This will provide some basic info.
(broken link removed to http://www.energymfg.com/pdf/36403x.pdf)
It does resemble this. After dissasembly mine seems to be working as it was designed.
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