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Valve Tech / Re: CSV1W new question

« on: August 12, 2016, 03:01:33 PM »

Got it.  with the biggest pair of channel locks I have, locked up on the brass disc below the threaded end of where the nut goes on ....YAY>>>>   Sorry for all the drama....take care Cary..

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Valve Tech / CSV1W x 3

« on: August 12, 2016, 02:37:47 PM »

Please see my comments/problems on new question thread....help

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Valve Tech / Re: CSV1W new question

« on: August 12, 2016, 02:35:51 PM »

Found the spring under the pressure tank...amazing how things can hide.  Now the problem is the seat on the bottom with that has the rubber disc in it ..does not come off with a screwdriver, the whole shaft that runs up thru the diaphragm turns and appears to be a solid shaft?  If it is not solid there is no plase to hold the shaft with pliers etc to get the seat with rubber gasket off...am I working an impossible problem here...help please.

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Valve Tech / Re: CSV1W new question

« on: August 12, 2016, 01:48:15 PM »

Trouble is my middle name (&%$)(*_)67
When I removed the cap things flew out of there in all directions.  I found the spring disc but no spring.  I am assuming there is a small one(since the diagram of the CSV1A has one) and it has to go back in to keep the guts sealed off?  Sorry...hope maybe this is the last time I will bug you....can't promise though..  :-)

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Valve Tech / Re: CSV1W new question

« on: August 10, 2016, 03:55:32 PM »

Cary,
Great customer support !  Appreciate you taking the time to help me out.  Alot !!!
Tim

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Valve Tech / Re: CSV1W new question

« on: August 10, 2016, 11:19:41 AM »

Thanks for your reponse.  Is there a blowup diagram of the CSV1W construction(pieces parts) available someplace that I can look at to better understand your narrative description?  If I were to put a new valve in place of the existing one...I would have to cut input and output lines and completely remove the pressure tank and all the mainifold pieces to get to the valve...messy?  UGH. I am hoping I will be able to gut the CSV1W valve successfully.
Oh, your thought on the flaking and problems it may cause if those head on down the line into the pressure tank, pressure gauge, sprinkler valves, etc....certainly don't want to introduce additional issues?   Thanks so much.

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Valve Tech / CSV1W new question

« on: August 09, 2016, 06:10:33 PM »

I have decided to replace/disable the discontinued CSV1W with one of the newer replacements.  It would save me alot of time and effort(because of the way my system is installed) if I could add the new replacement at a different location further ahead of CSV1W on the incoming line, IF it is possible to remove the guts of the CSV1W and leave it in place.  By removing the guts of the valve will it then just act as a straight thru item in the line without effecting flow?  Wanted to know before I tear into it and put a new one in place?  Thanks for your time.

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Valve Tech / CSV1W questions

« on: August 07, 2016, 07:46:15 PM »

Noted TomR message on complete CSV1W failure and your response on what has happened.  I have had the valve installed for 2years almost exactly.  Run time has been much less because I shut my system down in the winter and drain all.  Use only from May thru early October for lawn, shrubs, garden, etc.  I have long drip runs that are pretty minimal but think they exceed the 1GPM minimum for the CSV to work.  Lately I have noticed the CSV will not maintain the 50PSI default pressure and pump/tank cycle back and forth between 40/50 on all my drip runs. 
I have the 40/60 switch.  The CSV will maintain 50PSI when I run large gpm draws like lawn sprinklers lines.  When I quit watering the pressure only goes back to 50PSI which seems strange?  Should it not run up to the 60 switch max?  I have been pulling what little hair I have(76 years old)out and would appreciate your thoughts.  I am hoping I will not have to replace the CSV.  Could the air pressure in the tank bladder come into play at all?  That is my next check for tomorrow.  Thanks.