Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the
adjusting screw...



I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.



The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975



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"Ray" wrote in message
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Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the adjusting
screw...



I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.



The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975



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No.

However, that is a 1973 patent number.

Here is a model that looks close:

http://www.fnwvalve.com/FNWValve/pro...874&NavLink=39

http://www.fnwvalve.com/FNWValve/ass...Fig.120105.pdf

Is there a part number on the other side?

I looked with a mirror on the other side, Couldnt see any make or model .


"MIB" wrote in message
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"Ray" wrote in message
...
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around
the adjusting screw...



I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.



The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975



http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M

No.

However, that is a 1973 patent number.

Here is a model that looks close:

http://www.fnwvalve.com/FNWValve/pro...874&NavLink=39

http://www.fnwvalve.com/FNWValve/ass...Fig.120105.pdf

Is there a part number on the other side?




I looked with a mirror on the other side, Couldnt see any make or model .

On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the
adjusting screw...



I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.



The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975



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M






Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze....

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On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around
the
adjusting screw...



I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.



The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975



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M






Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze....

--
Steve Barker
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The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.

On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message
...
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around
the
adjusting screw...



I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.



The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975



http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M






Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze....

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email


The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.



make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
...
On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message
...
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking
around
the
adjusting screw...



I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.



The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975



http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M






Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze....

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email


The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in
there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work.
I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.



make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email


Sounds like you have all the answers

"Ray" wrote
The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975


The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in
there with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major
work. I read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.


That may make it easier, but after 35 years, chances are the housing and
insides are crap and the unit will have to be replaced anyway.

Many regulators have a metal tag under the adjusting screw. That will
have the pressure and the model number. Were any other houses build on the
street at the same time? Maybe you can see theirs better. You can try
matching it up with major brands, such as Watts.

On Jun 8, 10:37*pm, "Ray" wrote:
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On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking around
the
adjusting screw...

I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.

The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M

Just put in a new one. *Jeeeeze....

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, * *To get in there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. * I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.

I have rebuilt Watts regulator (valve seal,valve stem, and diaphram)
but to get a wrench (and back-up wrench) in there...you will still
need quite a hole!

"Ray" wrote:


"Steve Barker" wrote in message
m...
On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message
...
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking
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Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze....




The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in
there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work.
I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.



make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.

Sounds like you have all the answers


He may not have all of them-- but he has the right ones in this case.
Yet you come off like the know-it-all that asks a question and doesn't
like the [good] advice he gets so he 'bites' the hand that is trying
to feed him.

Have a nice life-
Jim

On 6/9/2010 12:40 AM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message
...
On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message
...
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking
around
the
adjusting screw...



I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.



The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975



http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M






Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze....

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email


The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in
there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work.
I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.



make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email


Sounds like you have all the answers



nope, but i have been known for doing things the easy way.

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"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message
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"Ray" wrote:


"Steve Barker" wrote in message
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On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message
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On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking
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http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg


Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze....




The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in
there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work.
I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.



make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.

Sounds like you have all the answers


He may not have all of them-- but he has the right ones in this case.
Yet you come off like the know-it-all that asks a question and doesn't
like the [good] advice he gets so he 'bites' the hand that is trying
to feed him.

Have a nice life-
Jim

I dont remember asking how to do any of the work....

This will entail ripping out the basement interior wall and access panel
drywall and framing. Big Mess in the family room.

replacing the valve, rebuilding the wall, drywall, priming, painting which I
think will take more than 15 minutes. All of which I have plenty of
experience doing.

I only explore the possibility of rebuilding the valve. I didnt even ask
about that. I asked what model the valve might be.

MIB was the person very helpful !

On 6/9/2010 11:22 AM, Ray wrote:
"Jim wrote in message
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wrote:


"Steve wrote in message
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On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message
...
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking
-snip-
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg


Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze....




The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in
there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work.
I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.



make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.

Sounds like you have all the answers


He may not have all of them-- but he has the right ones in this case.
Yet you come off like the know-it-all that asks a question and doesn't
like the [good] advice he gets so he 'bites' the hand that is trying
to feed him.

Have a nice life-
Jim

I dont remember asking how to do any of the work....

This will entail ripping out the basement interior wall and access panel
drywall and framing. Big Mess in the family room.

replacing the valve, rebuilding the wall, drywall, priming, painting which I
think will take more than 15 minutes. All of which I have plenty of
experience doing.

I only explore the possibility of rebuilding the valve. I didnt even ask
about that. I asked what model the valve might be.

MIB was the person very helpful !








this item should not be behind a wall anyway. I'd do the repair
properly and make an access panel or door for future access. Surely
it's near the main valve anyway, right? Or at least it should be.

s


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On Jun 8, 10:44*pm, "Ray" wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking around the
adjusting screw...

I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.

The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975

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The rebuild kit for mine was not much less than a whole new unit.
Slapped it in and turned the water back on.

It was suggested by 2 different plumbing supply houses that rebuilding
them is just not worth the trouble.

On 6/9/2010 2:30 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jun 8, 10:44 pm, wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking around the
adjusting screw...

I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.

The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M

The rebuild kit for mine was not much less than a whole new unit.
Slapped it in and turned the water back on.

It was suggested by 2 different plumbing supply houses that rebuilding
them is just not worth the trouble.

I replaced ours last year. It was a quick job because it had a half
union. Just out of curiosity I asked how much the rebuild kit cost and
it was only a few bucks less than a brand new regulator. They said no
one ever buys them for that reason.

Same thing with the single handle laundry valve. It had a little drip.
The rebuild kit was $1 less than a new valve and looked like it would be
a bear to install. I removed two screws, swapped the valve assembly,
installed the screws and the job was done.

On Jun 9, 3:14*pm, George wrote:
On 6/9/2010 2:30 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:





On Jun 8, 10:44 pm, *wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking around the
adjusting screw...

I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.

The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M

The rebuild kit for mine was not much less than a whole new unit.
Slapped it in and turned the water back on.

It was suggested by 2 different plumbing supply houses that rebuilding
them is just not worth the trouble.

I replaced ours last year. It was a quick job because it had a half
union. Just out of curiosity I asked how much the rebuild kit cost and
it was only a few bucks less than a brand new regulator. They said no
one ever buys them for that reason.

Same thing with the single handle laundry valve. It had a little drip.
The rebuild kit was $1 less than a new valve and looked like it would be
a bear to install. I removed two screws, swapped the valve assembly,
installed the screws and the job was done.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

"It was a quick job because it had a half union."

Did you have to sweat anything?

Mine had a union, but even after loosening it, there was no way to get
the regulator out.

I had to cut a pipe on one side and sweat in a repair coupling.

It was no big deal...less work that adding the access panel to close
off the hole in the ceiling.

That was fun...feel free to ask how I did that - and made it look good
too.

Steve Barker wrote:
On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message
...
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking
around
the
adjusting screw...



I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.



The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975



http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M






Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze....

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email


The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in
there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major
work. I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.



make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.


I don't know the ratings for shark bites, but the pressure before the
regulator could be well over 150psi. After the regulator it's no
problem but before it....???? Maybe the water company will tell you the
approximate pressure?

On Jun 11, 9:37*am, Tony wrote:
Steve Barker wrote:
On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve *wrote in message
om...
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking
around
the
adjusting screw...

I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.

The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M

Just put in a new one. *Jeeeeze....

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, * *To get in
there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major
work. * I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.

make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. *And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.

I don't know the ratings for shark bites, but the pressure before the
regulator could be well over 150psi. *After the regulator it's no
problem but before it....???? *Maybe the water company will tell you the
approximate pressure?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I sure hope Shark Bites are rated for street pressure.

I just installed 2 so I could "upgrade" the backyard hose bib to
street pressure I tapped into the street pressure copper that goes to
front hose bib and ran PEX across the basement to the back yard bib.

Actually, I already knew that they are.

Stolen without permission from:

http://www.cashacme.com/_images/pdf_...EX_Install.pdf

Maximum Working Pressu
160psi @ 73.4°F (23°C)
100psi @ 180°F (80°C)
80psi @ 200°F (93°C)

As long as it stays under 180°F in my basement, I should be OK.

On Jun 9, 1:40*am, "Ray" wrote:
"Steve Barker" wrote in message

...





On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve *wrote in message
om...
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking
around
the
adjusting screw...

I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.

The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M

Just put in a new one. *Jeeeeze....

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, * *To get in
there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work.
I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.

make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. *And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

Sounds like you have all the answers- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

"Sounds like you have all the answers."

I don't know if he has *all* the answers, but he sure has this one.

Before I knew about SharkBites I made a big hole in my basement
bathroom ceiling and sweated a new regulator in. Sure wish I knew
about SharkBites back them.

SharkBites are *sweet*, especially for cramped spots and quick fixes.

A few weekends ago I turned off the water, cut the pipe going to a
hose bib, slapped on a SharkBite cap and had the water back on before
the commercial was over.

I was back in the shop watching the ball game without missing a pitch.

On Jun 11, 2:32*pm, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jun 9, 1:40*am, "Ray" wrote:





"Steve Barker" wrote in message

m...

On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve *wrote in message
om...
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking
around
the
adjusting screw...

I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model..

The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M

Just put in a new one. *Jeeeeze....

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, * *To get in
there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work.
I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.

make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. *And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

Sounds like you have all the answers- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

"Sounds like you have all the answers."

I don't know if he has *all* the answers, but he sure has this one.

Before I knew about SharkBites I made a big hole in my basement
bathroom ceiling and sweated a new regulator in. Sure wish I knew
about SharkBites back them.

SharkBites are *sweet*, especially for cramped spots and quick fixes.

A few weekends ago I turned off the water, cut the pipe going to a
hose bib, slapped on a SharkBite cap and had the water back on before
the commercial was over.

I was back in the shop watching the ball game without missing a pitch.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

P.S. Forgot to mention that SharkBites let you work on pipes that have
water in them, something that makes sweating a bit troublesome.

I once tried to sweat a cap onto a pipe that had some water in it. The
steam built up and shot it across the basement.

DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jun 11, 9:37 am, Tony wrote:
Steve Barker wrote:
On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message
...
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking
around
the
adjusting screw...
I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.
The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975
http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg
M
Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze....
--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email
The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in
there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major
work. I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.
make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.
I don't know the ratings for shark bites, but the pressure before the
regulator could be well over 150psi. After the regulator it's no
problem but before it....???? Maybe the water company will tell you the
approximate pressure?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I sure hope Shark Bites are rated for street pressure.

I just installed 2 so I could "upgrade" the backyard hose bib to
street pressure I tapped into the street pressure copper that goes to
front hose bib and ran PEX across the basement to the back yard bib.

Actually, I already knew that they are.

Stolen without permission from:

http://www.cashacme.com/_images/pdf_...EX_Install.pdf

Maximum Working Pressu
160psi @ 73.4°F (23°C)
100psi @ 180°F (80°C)
80psi @ 200°F (93°C)

As long as it stays under 180°F in my basement, I should be OK.

You should have a little leeway there with your temps! :-) Unless a
fire breaks out, then it may fail and put out the fire!

I more curious than anything, what is your pressure at what time? Early
morning should be the highest before people start getting ready for work.

On 6/11/2010 2:24 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Jun 11, 9:37 am, wrote:
Steve Barker wrote:
On 6/8/2010 10:37 PM, Ray wrote:
"Steve wrote in message
...
On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. It i leaking
around
the
adjusting screw...

I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.

The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M

Just put in a new one. Jeeeeze....

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, To get in
there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major
work. I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.

make the hole bigger, use a couple shark bite connectors, you're done in
15 minutes or less. And no broken off screws which lead to replacing it
anyway and being without water.

I don't know the ratings for shark bites, but the pressure before the
regulator could be well over 150psi. After the regulator it's no
problem but before it....???? Maybe the water company will tell you the
approximate pressure?- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I sure hope Shark Bites are rated for street pressure.

I just installed 2 so I could "upgrade" the backyard hose bib to
street pressure I tapped into the street pressure copper that goes to
front hose bib and ran PEX across the basement to the back yard bib.

Actually, I already knew that they are.

Stolen without permission from:

http://www.cashacme.com/_images/pdf_...EX_Install.pdf

Maximum Working Pressu
160psi @ 73.4°F (23°C)
100psi @ 180°F (80°C)
80psi @ 200°F (93°C)

As long as it stays under 180°F in my basement, I should be OK.

Not sure I would assume that pressure will never exceed 100psi. Water
systems tend to have lots of spikes and also off peak pressure buildup.
I have gauges on both sides of the regulator and it isn't unusual to see
street pressure showing 130 psi at 4 AM.

The prior water company here started to cheap out and switched to
plastic for service lines. After a few years they were plagued with
leaks. The water company that bought them out spent years replacing the
plastic used by the prior company.

"Tony" wrote
I don't know the ratings for shark bites, but the pressure before the
regulator could be well over 150psi. After the regulator it's no problem
but before it....???? Maybe the water company will tell you the
approximate pressure?

Shark bites are good for 160. Street pressure is usually in the 80 to 120
range.

On Jun 8, 11:37*pm, "Ray" wrote:
"Steve Barker" wrote in message

...



On 6/8/2010 9:44 PM, Ray wrote:
Can anyone identify this water pressure regulator. * It i leaking around
the
adjusting screw...

I'd like to get a repair kit for it, but cant find a make or model.

The house was built in in BC Canada in 1975

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/imag...2778bc182d.jpg

M

Just put in a new one. *Jeeeeze....

--
Steve Barker
remove the "not" from my address to email

The picture you see is shooting thru a small access hole, * *To get in there
with soldering torch , cutting tools, etc is going to take major work. * I
read that these things can be rebuilt without removing the body.

Mine was a royal pain to get at too. Now is the time to take care of
that so you can get to it easy next time.

JImmie