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LiftyK
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It seems that although you have serviced the seacocks you have neglected the antisyphon valve(s) If they are the Jabsco type...
Today at 07:43
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Thank you Vic. I had incorrectly assumed I’d have to buy a whole new U bend and that would be my next step. I will order the valves that...
Today at 07:43
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The mystery is solved. Thank you all for your advice. Alas, it turns out the problem is not what I thought it was. The problem started...
Tuesday at 21:23
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Same here. Excellent help to find my email with my renewal and explained how I had to reclaim my vessel. Very helpful staff and readily...
Monday at 23:51
LiftyK
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Thanks - yes I have the top plate with the stop.
Monday at 23:47
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The modern ones are different. . The handle fitting is different (no longer a square), The handle is shaped and a stop incorporated...
Monday at 23:46
LiftyK
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Thanks. I will look for the arrow when I visit tomorrow. I can also compare with the smaller and normally opening seacock.
Monday at 23:46
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You can turn a Blake seacock any direction you like. Some have an arrow stamped on the square shaft that the handle goes onto. The...
Monday at 23:44
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My seacocks (two Blakes) ... the inlet to bog closes of fully and back-up by a second gate valve ... but the outlet larger version - you...
Monday at 23:44
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From the Blake's website " with positive lever action on/off position; can be reversed for left or right hand operation". Take out the...
Monday at 23:43
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Yes that makes complete sense. I am back at the boat tomorrow and will reverse the handle. Thanks.
Monday at 23:43
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Thanks for your comments. I did remove the cone, with lever still attached. Fortunately the cone is in very good condition throughout...
Monday at 23:42
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When you serviced the seacock did you extract the cone and inspect it for corrosion caused by the 'evilness' whilst in the closed...
Monday at 23:39
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Thanks for this. The levers on both are perfectly aligned. The whole barrel must have twisted during service. It’s spooky how it did t...
Sunday at 23:11
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This is very strange. I have two Blake’s seacocks, lucky me. They are next to each other, one large and one small. One allows water into...
Sunday at 22:10
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