I've ordered a manometer with an HK valve attached but the tubes were only 3/4 filled when it cut out, tried several times. Trying to find the Bravo manual to check it, and where I bought it from last year...
Googling got nowt.
It's like waiting for Santa...
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tomcourtney
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Re: It's like waiting for Santa...
Check for obstruction in the outlet or pipe.
Do you get a pressure reading if you run the pump with nothing attached?
Only problem I've had with mine was with the shut off switch.
I took my pump apart and gave it a good clean inside, haven't had any further problems.
Do you get a pressure reading if you run the pump with nothing attached?
Only problem I've had with mine was with the shut off switch.
I took my pump apart and gave it a good clean inside, haven't had any further problems.
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Re: It's like waiting for Santa...
Just a thought: I assume your 360 has Halkey Roberts valves - does your pump connector have an adjustable screw to hold the valve open when inflating? Or is it the type with a dimple and different sized removable spacers?
If this isn't set up correctly to open the valve whilst inflating, then it's possible that the pressure in the pump hose is building up to be higher than in the boat tube because of the resistance caused by the valve spring.
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Re: It's like waiting for Santa...
They're not Halkey Roberts-Roger, but they are of similar design.
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Re: It's like waiting for Santa...
"Check for obstruction in the outlet or pipe.
Do you get a pressure reading if you run the pump with nothing attached?"
Sounds logical...
I'll check the pipe and run the motor with and without the pipe attached to see if it registers any pressure.
Thx Andy B
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"If this isn't set up correctly to open the valve whilst inflating, then it's possible that the pressure in the pump hose is building up to be higher than in the boat tube because of the resistance caused by the valve spring."
Sounds plausible..
As well as a manometer with an HK valve inlet, I've also ordered another HK valve. Checked the one I have, it has two removable spacers with a rubber gasket and a screw but it's a bit floppy and doesn't tighten up when I try, looks faulty so I'll compare it with a new valve when it arrives next week.
thx rogerblack
Do you get a pressure reading if you run the pump with nothing attached?"
Sounds logical...
I'll check the pipe and run the motor with and without the pipe attached to see if it registers any pressure.
Thx Andy B
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"If this isn't set up correctly to open the valve whilst inflating, then it's possible that the pressure in the pump hose is building up to be higher than in the boat tube because of the resistance caused by the valve spring."
Sounds plausible..
As well as a manometer with an HK valve inlet, I've also ordered another HK valve. Checked the one I have, it has two removable spacers with a rubber gasket and a screw but it's a bit floppy and doesn't tighten up when I try, looks faulty so I'll compare it with a new valve when it arrives next week.
thx rogerblack
