Avon Valve overhaul

[davidfox]

Further to the earlier post, I too have a problem with the keel valve of my avon, it deflates over a period of 3-4 hours, irritating more than anything, is there something that I can do to service it?

 

[VicS]

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is there something that I can do to service it

[/ QUOTE ] You've seen the answers to the previous post. You've seen the links to Polymarine. They can supply the where-with-all to replace or service both types of valve. The choice is yours now; buy a new valve and fit that or take the easier route of buying the necessary spares to service it.

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Alternatively find an agent who will do the repairs for you.

I cant think what else there is to say

 

[davidfox]

I looked at the website and all i saw were new valves, i dont want a new valve
What can I say

 

[VicS]

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I cant think what else there is to say

[/ QUOTE ] So I will repeat the link

http://www.polymarine.com/products/parts...ories/index.cfm

Look again and you'll find lists of spares, including service kits, as well as new valves. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[mikejames]

I had a problem like this with an Avon air deck, in a Redcrest with deflation while we were in the pub. As the valve was not one of the classic cross inside type but instead a removable valve body (for deflation) with smaller inflator tube concentric with it, I couldnt see the problem, as the little rubber valve was perfectly OK.
Then I realised that an O-ring was missing on the outer valve, where it gets trapped in a groove between the valve and the air deck. I think I got one in B&Q. I fitted the O-ring and now the deck stays inflated for longer than the rest of the Avon.

 

[davidfox]

Thanks I will have a look tomorrow, I plan to try and pull it apart, its probably very simple