Avon Inflatable Valve Replacement

[KenMcCulloch]

I have to replace a valve on an Avon inflatable. Can anyone advise on what sealant or adhesive to use to seal the fabric to the valve body?

 

[VicS]

You dont say if its the normal Avon Hypalon or a (Typhoon ) PVC one.

In either case go to Polymarine. Googgle will find the website for you.*

For Hypalon it's a two part Bostik adhesive.

BTW old glued joints on Hypalon can be undone by heating gently with a hot airgun.

* it is Polymarine.com

and i see they supply their own brand of adhesives

 

[Guest]

I know odd people do fit themselves ... but for my peace of mind - I would prefer a Service Centre to do the job ... at least you have someone to shout at if it fails !!
And they'll know what glue / gear to use etc.

My Redcrest was done by Ron Hales ... a little bit far from Scotland I know !! - but was a one day job.

 

[VicS]

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I would prefer a Service Centre to do the job

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You'll have to revise the last lines of your signature, "Always interested in the "Alternative" way to solve boating problems ! Especially if money stays in pocket !!" If you persist with this new policy of spending money

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[Guest]

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I would prefer a Service Centre to do the job

[/ QUOTE ] That seems out of character for you!

You'll have to revise the last lines of your signature, "Always interested in the "Alternative" way to solve boating problems ! Especially if money stays in pocket !!" If you persist with this new policy of spending money

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I know ... I know .... totally out of character !! But I do not like the idea of hearing that WHOOOOOOSH sound of escaping air when MY fitted valve goes skyward !

I consider carefully where I spend my readies ... and if it means safety - like an avon valve ! No contest....

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[mikejames]

I thought the valve was held in with a nut and went through a hole in the fabric, sealed by the pressure from the nut.

Like no glue needed

Unless the valves are very old design, you can buy and replace the core part of the valve - the rubber disc , the cross and spring bit in a little pack from bigger chandlers

 

[penultimate]

Yes, it's easy and cheap to replace the valve internals; but if the whole valve has to be replaced you need to cut an access hole large enough to pass the body of the valve into the chamber.

 

[bhallworth]

I replaced both the valves on my Avon several years ago. I cut the old valves out keeping the hole small, then used two patches, one on the inside and one on the outside of the hole sandwiched together by the valve and its nut. Never had a problem and I can actually deflate the dinghy now. Can't recall the glue I used but nothing special, standard Hypalon glue.

 

[Guest]

I had the valves replaced on my Avon ... and look like a large glued patch with valve through centre ... as to screwed to tube ?? Dunno - I trust a service centre to know more about it than me !!

 

[VicMallows]

Agree. Have replaced several valves with AVON-style B7 valves and patches with no problems. Much easier than repairing a linear tear. Only time I once used a 'very major repair centre' near the old docks in Southampton was a disaster. Took 3 weeks and failed in 3 months.

Vic