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Graeme@Access

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Steempro tank leak at drain valve
« on: July 09, 2011, 10:21:54 am »
Hi,

Was wondering if any of you could help me out a bit as i have a steempro with a leak. Its leaking from the body to drain valve seal and is progressively getting worse.

Any ideas how to fix this?

I thought i could maybe take the drain valve off the body completely then reaseat it or clean/dry it and seal it with some kind of resin?

Thoughts very much appreciated

Graeme
Access Cleaning Solutions

David_Annable

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Re: Steempro tank leak at drain valve
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2011, 11:36:40 am »
Hi

You will proberly break it taking it off.

Dave

NCCA, Woolsafe, IICRC Leather Cleaning Technician

markpowell

  • Posts: 2279
Re: Steempro tank leak at drain valve
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2011, 11:43:19 am »
Take off and replace with new one, 25 pound approx, 10 min job

clinton

Re: Steempro tank leak at drain valve
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2011, 02:09:07 pm »
Ye same here id go with a new one rather than patch it up mate.

Graeme@Access

  • Posts: 380
Re: Steempro tank leak at drain valve
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2011, 03:39:03 pm »
Hi,

Thanks for the replies. I will order a new one and fit it when i have a couple of days down time. In the meantime i cleaned and dried the cracked portion and peeled away the resin between the tank and foam valve gasket. Used a 2 part acrylic glue and heat set it for a temp fix.

Maybe it will hold but time will tell.

Graeme
Access Cleaning Solutions