How to replace the inflation valve on a basketball

This is a video to show people that it is possible to fix your basketball if the rubber valve is damaged or leaking. If you like your ball and want to extend it's life watch the video
You will need: 1-2 hemostats, a blunt pushing tool, a dab of shaving cream and some patience
There is a replacement tool called Tachikara valve replacement tool that may be interesting to look up
Here is a link to the original patent: patentimages.st...
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[@AmiSchrager100]

this is so helpful!!!! I am deeply grateful for this video, it saved my new basketball! a thousand thanks!

[@rgcrawford1]

Bernard, I used your advice: I sacrificed a lesser basketball so that I could salvage the valve for my leather basketball. Thank you. I didn't have your tools, but I squeezed the replacement valve with pliers and pushed it in with a chopstick. Took a few tries. But saved me big bucks

[@jamesnooney3]

First of all what do u do for a living because you are very resourceful and I can tell u are well educated.

[@jamesnooney3]

Hopefully I can fix this molten GG7x that has a damaged valve

[@Presbiter]

A hooked knitting needle with dishsoap on it, is the secret of getting those valves out like a pro ;)

[@Niteshkumar-gz6up]

how can I fix valve went inside help me help meeeeee

[@wordsinahandle]

Did you get a result?

[@haroldmolefi9891]

Did anyone ever help u? Cause I got the same problem right now

[@bereketeababebe9014]

@@haroldmolefi9891 same question

[@urza9818]

same

[@tofaramususa4490]

Thank you bro! Used olive oil instead and it worked way quicker

[@joseynaudi9552]

Thanks for the video, I recovered three balls.

[@gilbertbaez9756]

1:29 at this point just buy a new 1

[@kashishchoudhary170]

My valve was stuck inside The Basketball ball what to do...? Plzz tell me

[@DougHinVA]

5/16" nut driver will press the valve in easily

[@bernardmayantz7280]

put the inflation needle in part of the way and turn it clockwise and counterclockwise. it might straighten out that way

[@NMTthechannel]

Thank you so much for this video . This is very helpful .

[@bernardmayantz7280]

Ok so far you need one or two small hemostats to remove the valve as well as a blunt tool to help the new valve slip into place like a non cutting cuticle pusher (works like a shoehorn for the valve)

[@mastersplinter5966]

Hey Bernard, Thank God I found your video explaining all of this. I can't imagine throwing away a Basketball I had so many memories with. The look and texture of a Broken-In Basketball give it character too. It's a waste to get rid of a ball because it doesn't retain air and has a valve issue. Anyways I found this on Amazon and wanted to ask you if these are the right valves for a basketball of if they're similar to the ones you used. Are these the right ones I should buy? www.amazon.com/Inflation-Replacement-Valves-Removal-pumpuptheball/dp/B0795TX2XR/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=basketball+inflation+valve&qid=1600778400&sr=8-7

[@hahakdog713]

What if the thing that the pin is place when inflating went inside the ball?

[@jasalcazarin284]

Wow thank alot for ur share how to do this and God bless you always guys

[@andreidelacerna1505]

Where can you buy the inflation valve

[@bernardmayantz7280]

Hmmm, tachikara seem to be the only ones making these replacement valves. I will do more research. I was lucky enough to have an extra basketball of lesser value that was damaged on a place other than the valve. I basically cut the valve out of the dead ball to put it in the more valuable ball

[@nolomazibuko5534]

What if that pissed that holds the valve is broken

[@timc6009]

I have a Spalding Neverflat in/out basketball. When I pierced the valve to make way for the pump needle I actually used the pump needle. So a small piece of the valve's rubber is in the basketball and it's annoying because I can feel it bouncing around in there when I dribble the ball. If only I can remove the valve, get the scrap piece of rubber out then put the original valve back. I hope I can remove the valve without damaging it...

[@mtxed]

Does this work for Mikasa beach volleyballs?

[@nuevasformasmuebles1535]

Very good muy friend!!!

[@dhruvmk3055]

Thanks for helping! I appreciate it.

[@youdate1377]

Can you leave the old valve in the ball. I popped my ball at the valve and don't see it. Think it went inside....

[@ZirahOG]

does it work with a soccer ball?

[@mrcrow8797]

My valve tore off while trying to remove it. The ball was flat when I tried to remove it. I think a pressurized ball might help to push out a valve while pulling from the outside.

[@sergiomulestagno5831]

The form or mould of the valve needs to be changed to facilitate its entrance, kind of cone shaped at the end.

[@jacobmelanson3210]

If that were the case it would be much easier to accidentally push the valve all the way into the ball.

[@wordsinahandle]

What do I do if the valve has fallen inside?

[@kashishchoudhary170]

Do you get any solution?

[@abbeyaguila951]

how about if the rubber thingy goes in the ball?

[@abbeyaguila951]

oh. wait

[@gundamexia7879]

now I'm serious, what if the rubber valve goes inside the ball? do I buy a new valve, or I get the rubber first?

[@sylviajones191]

+Gundam Exia Same here but mine already gone in the ball :(

[@azharuddinabbasali1489]

this happened with me too, it went inside the ball :(

[@mymiddlefingersalutesyou6381]

abbey aguila mine too feel you bruh

[@TopeA8]

The top of my valve is off centered...took a long time to even inflate it. I wonder, if with time.....it will completely dislodge or if air will leak eventually.

[@urza9818]

valve went inside ball, how to get it out

[@albertwanandi7755]

umm.. what if the rubber thing goes into the ball and i just put some again and let the other stay in the ball? is it okay? thanks..

[@TotalMishap]

He made this look much harder than it actually is.

[@assil110]

I have an adidas soccer ball (size 5) valve leaking problem. I guess it is the same thing in terms of steps to replace it. But, the problem is that I could not the valve. Do you think any would work?

[@danielfeldin7644]

Is it possible to fix the Valve that has been fell in the Ball?

[@bernardmayantz7280]

There's usually a reason why the valve fell inside and it's probably because it's damaged. That sounds difficult or impossible. Sorry

[@rgcrawford1]

This is great. Where did you buy valves? I can only find tachikara valves online, though my bball in a spalding. Thanks.

[@barnyaaard]

I liked the sped up parts the best i wish that would work for my dishes

[@dapsg.8068]

Dude. You da man. Daps, G.!

[@TechnicalTutorial]

How i can buy valve i can't find on website

[@SUPERL0wEr]

Where can a buy a new inflation valve?

[@Baneautodetailing]

Dude my valve broke off inside my ball how do i get it out? It just bouncing around inside.

[@youdate1377]

Do you know where to get new valves besides internet.

[@markhoward9122]

Is a football valve done the same way?

[@gianpaoloabagnale2564]

hello i'm looking for these valves, tell me how can i do it for you to find them?

[@weseethroughu]

ialso left a needle in my ballwent to models to ask how to repair . they said ball is shot . i still have it. and now new hope.. i can have my spalding nearl new ball back.. but where do u ge the replacement valve...?

[@bernardmayantz7280]

Sorry about the late reply. Is the needle inside the ball or the valve? Can you hear the needle if you shake the ball?

[@weseethroughu]

no i left the needle and the whole needle in ball after i deflated. it not inflate. but i went and research your replacement and got an idea to put rubber cement in the valve because i not find replacements. and it worked. i just shot some glue rubber cement f rom my bike patch kit in the hole and then put the needle in to swish it around and now my ball is ok. so if the valve for some reason come away from the ball walls and leak out that is why . try my solution first and put in some glue.. it might only also be a slight map adjustment of the valve saved me 35.oo for a new ball . thanks

[@weseethroughu]

Im still wondering where u get replacements any way..

[@baghel3596]

Same with me..and i am able to hear the valve which has gone inside the ball..

[@tomsheppard8315]

Where can I buy replacement valves? Can't find them at stores or amazon.

[@bernardmayantz7280]

Glad to hear it!

[@J4L4]

I have a problem, my friend accidentally pushed the value inside the ball. How would you take it out or reseal it?

[@TechnicalTutorial]

NotSo Realist lol

[@itsmecoby7430]

Thank for this i fix my gg7x

[@bigboy909]

Bro saan ka naka bile ng valve?

[@GlassPawDoesStuff]

I got my old airvalve stuck in the ball any suggestions?

[@darwinreiben242]

Inside? I believe There's no other solution For that but to open your ball. 😅 or just leave it inside and do what's on the tutorial.

[@carissapeterson32]

Where do u get the valve

[@Nick-ks6bk]

Online

[@johnreen8623]

Amazon

[@hotruong3764]

what is the tools called dude

[@vadim7590]

We have a basketball that is leaking from the side of the valve, not the hole itself. Does this require the valve replacement as well? Or perhaps it needs to be re-seated?

[@bernardmayantz7280]

Vadim A hmm. tough one. it's possible that the valve may need to be re seated. or the shape of the valve channel and the valve are not the same

[@mohithkumar3522]

7:33 yo what the f*** were u thinking.

[@mickytx]

interesting video. thanks. wondering if you could point me toward where i could get a replacement stem for a lleather macgregor x10l. any help from the commenters welcome. Academy here in TX doesn't seem to have any

[@bernardmayantz7280]

It may be possible that most basketballs have a standard size valve. In my video, I used a Wilson valve to repair a Spalding basketball

[@nadineveiga1423]

thank u for the video

[@FitnessReality1]

Where did you get your new valve?

[@ramilmanaig7181]

did you already get new valve?

[@janbastiandaya8709]

My valve is stuck inside the ball can I just leave it inside of the ball and buy a new replacement valve?

[@wordsinahandle]

Did you find a solution?

[@cristianocr7412]

How to purchase

[@boogerteeth]

Replacement Inflation Valves (25 Ct) - Basketball, Soccer Ball, Volleyball, etc.- ebay

[@PMak1984]

I just followed these steps for my practically new Wilson evolution. I can't find a new valve anywhere for sell. anyone know where I could get some?

[@albertwanandi7755]

Panagiotis Makridis alibaba sell it

[@tjgrafiks]

the air comes out from the sides of my valve, not the actual hole where the needle goes. how do i fix that?

[@bernardmayantz7280]

The valve is not well sealed to the side of the valve 'socket'

[@tjgrafiks]

@@bernardmayantz7280 sooo how do i fix that?

[@daricsz]

@@tjgrafiks Same here... :-( Did you find any simple fix?

[@kumamonkumamoto3844]

I have the same exact NBA Ball, by accident I pushed the valve into the basketball air chamber :( any idea how I can get it out of there? :(

[@wordsinahandle]

Were you able to?

[@kumamonkumamoto3844]

@@wordsinahandle nah no chance, i gave up, i have no idea how this can b done :(

[@bernardmayantz7280]

Yes it is probably damaged

[@OhJunTae]

I dont understand why the woman keeps telling him that his head/glasses keeps popping up in the shot,....WTF DOES THAT MATTER WOMAN!!! Let the man do his thing..nobody fucking cares if his head or glasses is in the shot...unless his head is soooo big it covers the whole screen!!! jesus ....stop nagging ...that is my advice.

[@lastxp]

RoNiN yeh but now we know who he is and hes not safe anymore :P

[@tazzorzcuenca676]

Bernard Mayantz

[@shaniqueroach4995]

Personally I have d instruments in the tool box...

[@bernardmayantz7280]

It's happened to me where the rubber valve fell into the ball and made a rattling noise. with much frustration I managed to get it out with an alligator forceps.

[@MSordernature]

Can you use a working valve from an old basketball to replace a broken one? And how can you remove it? I opened the ball with a knife, but iI don't want to pull it out incorrectly. Please help.

[@bernardmayantz7280]

+Milos2ek yes you can make sure you cut the ball away from the valve that you need. you have to carefully trim the valve "holder" away from the valve with a small sharp knife with the blade facing away from the valve

[@MSordernature]

Thanks man. You're the man.

[@MSordernature]

I forgot to tell you, I did it. Thanks a lot man, you saved me a lot of nerves as it was a brand new ball that was causing me problems.

[@handymunoz3238]

We do u buy the valve

[@bernardmayantz7280]

shaving cream is better

[@Tentenszx]

how tofix mine? the inflation valve is on the inside of the ball

[@maximilianosanchez2633]

Adrian OLDGAMESGamer same

[@Tentenszx]

I fixed mine by replacing it but now my ball has a noise everytime we use it because of the inflation valve inside

[@maximilianosanchez2633]

Adrian OLDGAMESGamer ohh OK thx

[@bernardmayantz7280]

Adrian OLDGAMESGamer I had to take out an old valve from the inside of my first ball that I replaced the valve on. it rattled inside annoyingly. I managed to get it out with an alligator forceps and patience and an annoyed wife

[@Tentenszx]

unlucky I don't have an alligator forceps.

[@jesilcruz7227]

Need help

[@bernardmayantz7280]

What can i help with?

[@swashii.05]

I accidently cut the valve and can't get it out

[@bernardmayantz7280]

Justin ✔︎ same thing happened to me I had to use a pair of alligator forceps and it took me hours to pull out a bit crazy

[@swashii.05]

Bernard Mayantz 2 alligator forceps or one?

[@sincerediaz3654]

Just use a bobby pin

[@shaniqueroach4995]

Excuse my humour or lack there of ;)

[@bernardmayantz7280]

And this one: www.ebay.com/itm/Big-Blast-Target-Inflator-BIGGER-Blast-for-Water-and-3-liters-40-valves-/151408256344?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2340a2a558

[@bernardmayantz7280]

While supplies last: www.ebay.com/itm/151285755739?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[@dbray2833]

Replacement valves for footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, volley balls... can be purchased here: stores.ebay.com/shelbycoinscollectibles/Rubber-Ball-Infation-Valves-/_i.html?_fsub=11988348015

[@alaskanfrogman]

not a very well thought out video. Another example of poor planning, no script no cheat sheet. Shooting run n'-gun style videos almost NEVER works. Shooting and narrating on the fly is damned near impossible to do. VERY FEW people are able to do run n'-gun video filmmaking successfully. You are NOT one of them. I got annoyed and frustrating because you wasted more time trying to diagnose, demonstrate and explain the process. In the end I lost interest and quit watching altogether. I won't be back.

[@bernardmayantz7280]

I got it from another basketball in the video. the ball was no longer round so it was bound to be thrown out. otherwise tachikara makes them

[@haroldikebe]

For everyone asking what to do if something is stuck in ball changing valve I broke a piece of tool I was using and it fell in. Flatten the ball in a bowl shape.until you can see the inside wall. Then push it back a lil for space. With small lil movements bounce it up and down ,side to side. Took about 20 minutes but I was able to see the piece. Maneuver it with a long needle to where I could see the end. Pulled it out with a pair of locking clamp pliers

[@lavishabass9300]

The other guy uses a special screw driver to slip the new valve easy pezsy

[@Mary4m26]

Would this work for an English football

[@jimmydandy9364]

....When ALL your patients don't show up that day for their root canal........ ...Decides to to remove a valve from a basketball......... ...Following day, patients still did not show up.....puts valve back in :P

[@HectorGonzalez-o9s]

cuanto cuesta una valvula de esas

[@Sixpoint7five]

Im 30 mins in..mofo doesn't want to go in..plus mine is leather, an expensive af and im nervous the seams/channels will come apart

[@bernardmayantz7280]

Are you at the step of placing the new valve?

[@Sixpoint7five]

@@bernardmayantz7280 yeah. The removal was stressful as well, as it broke off inside, but I'm pretty sure I got it all out

[@bernardmayantz7280]

Try using some shaving cream to lubricate the new valve and use some blunt tool to slip the wide part of the new valve through

[@Sixpoint7five]

@@bernardmayantz7280 well I have Gel shaving cream, will that work?

[@thelordbepraised8474]

How can you see no hissing noise?

[@Imk278]

My friend just pushed the valve inside the basketball and the ball naturally emptied, any way to retrieve the valve from inside?

[@johnna2890]

Thanks so much

[@bernardmayantz7280]

If the shape is changed it means that the fibers outside the rubber is damaged. The ball is better for the garbage

[@eddiecabrera7204]

has any one tried fix a flat for the leak? just curious saw a video if someone using fix a flat for a football...

[@ironwooddesigns9532]

What is the "sticky film" used between the valve and the ball?

[@dmartin4707]

Beautiful! Got out the broken needle with wire and sticky tape, after removing the valve. Fun Fun Fun!

[@aniltyagi3811]

Gud

[@ramilmanaig7181]

HEY PLEASE HELP ME. I HAVE A SAME PROBLEM OF DAMAGE OF MY BASKETBALL THEN I SAW THIS VIDEO AFTER A WEEK. WHERE I CAN BUY THAT VALVE THING???

[@bernardmayantz7280]

RAMIL MANAIG Hi you can find them on eBay or what I did was ask my local gym for a dead basketball that was deformed but where the valve was in good condition. Then I cut it out

[@skipperjr.aguillionho3089]

mine is leaking air in inside in the valve maybr its strech out?

[@bernardmayantz7280]

You are right and I will try to come up with simple household objects that will do the trick

[@kadiru.4419]

hey i thought about the exact same music in the background!

[@shaniqueroach4995]

I'm sure your viewers won't have those instrument lying around

[@damien1243]

Hey, nice video. Would you happen to know if this method would apply the same for an American football? Thanks.

[@bernardmayantz7280]

Maybe. The vlaves have a different shape on a football. If the valve is not fused to the rubber carcass and there isn't too much undercut on the valve then yes maybe

[@anitagaur7635]

What we will do when vale sta inside the ball