Inflatable boat valves - How do they work? How do you replace a valve?

[@stevewhite268]

Thanks for that clear explanation

[@briand9099]

Excellent Video Rod. We are still enjoying our True Kit Navigator 300 these past 3 years. Your video is helpful as I needed to tighten a valve.

[@danp7399]

Great video , very helpful thank you

[@elmime1]

Thanks for the help. You are awesome 👍

[@ia6980]

Thank you!

[@petsafloudas]

What about when you actually have to replace the basket part too? I own a rib boat that was made back in 1997 and the type of the valves is not available anymore. Should this modern type valves fit in the old inner basket parts of my boat?

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

There is no guarantee that the top valve part will match the basket of your old valve. Even modern valves are not all interchangeable. If you need to replace the inside basket you will need to cut open the hole to remove and replace the valve, then glue down a ring of fabric to seal it up again. I will do a video on it one day

[@petsafloudas]

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES thank you.

[@WildCogs]

Great demo, one question, I currently have Leafield C7 valves and would like to change to push twist-lock types, are the baskets (inside the tube) compatible

[@abefrancis4137]

It would be awesome if you could do a video on trimming your boats.

[@lutfisken]

Perfect info

[@Oceanborn07_05]

Wish I watched this video before I tried to replace my valve. Of course the basket fell down into the tube... Any advice on what to do now?

[@bluegreenworld333]

Frustrating-

[@deaffatalbruno]

what if back part/basket is broken or needs to exchanged? Do you need cut open the tube and reseal it.? is there way to get the basket through the hole?

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

If you have broken the basket inside then you will need to cut the fabric to get it out, replace it, and then seal it back up. That is a whole article in itself that we might do another time. Some valves have much more robust baskets than others so when looking for an inflatable boat consider the valves to minimise the chances of this damage

[@michaelmcmillan7458]

I have a small rib and noticed what sounds like water inside the pontoon when moving the boat on the trailer. Yet the pontoons hold air. Any tips for water removal from the pontoons?

[@adrianwright6311]

Any tips for freeing up a seized or very tight valve? I can't get mine to budge.

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

Insert your valve spanner. Get an extension on it like a tube so you can get some serious leverage. Push hard down on the centre of the valve spanner so it can't pop out. And turn the tool to loosen. That's your best bet

[@MoggAndrew]

OK, well the main question that was not even addressed at all is... how do you replace the entire valve (including the new "basket")? It's all very well showing a cut open piece of the boat but that's not what people have. Are these valves originally put into the boats before the boat is glued together? If so do you have to cut the boat open to change the whole thing? What you seem to be assuming is that you need to leave the old basket in the boat and just replace the new valve and cap parts, in which case what;'s the point in buying the whole thing? I need to change two of mine and I'm just hoping the old baskets are still ok.

[@JaneDoe-x5c]

Can you tell me some kind of hack on how to use some household item items you could make a temporary valve if yours is lost or fell off

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

No household items. Carry a spare valve if you need a replacement

[@scottwise1980]

What happens if the internal "basket" is the part that is broken? Is there a way to get a new one in to the boat? Will the fabric stretch enough to slide the old basket out and the new basket in?

[@roddawson3855]

You won't be able to fit the basket through the hole without opening the hole up. You will need to make some cross cuts in the fabric, insert the basket and then bond a ring of fabric around the hole so seal it up properly

[@AlexOvechkinSucks]

That’s a good question. You need to cut out the old one, and then add a new one, followed by a “donut” patch. Basically a large round patch with a hole in the centre.

[@ПавелПрищепо-р4э]

I from Russia,i like you boats!!!👍👍👍

[@philos212]

I have a leak at the valve joints and the valve is stuck and will not turn in the cup. I applied so much pressure holding the cup through the other side and no success. Any recommendations to loosen this? Thanks.

[@thenewfire]

Get a metal valve tool instead of the cheap plastic ones. Get a longer handle and never use anything to grab the cup that will hurt the raft

[@EmanuelSilva-p4s]

On an old nz made lancer boat is it possible the basket is a fixed steel thread?

[@206Seaman]

Do these work with Bris inflatable boats?

[@retarivs]

It can be an absolute nightmare when the inner part of the valve falls into the tube. So i recomend to put a clamp over the inner part before you unscrew the outer part

[@renegademind1833]

Nice informative video, Thank you.. question, can the inside 'basket' be pulled out through the hole, to replace the entire unit? Or does nothing really bad happen to them aside from stripping the threads.

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

I wouldn't recommend replacing the inside basket unless it is broken (sometimes they can get stood on). To remove it you have to open up the hole with cuts, replace the basket and then glue a ring of fabric around the hole to seal it up again where the cuts have been made

[@renegademind1833]

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES Hi, thanks a lot for the repair info.. I do the job tomorrow, I let you know successful I was. Cheers, from Canada

[@renegademind1833]

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES Being new to this Inflatable boat idea, I assumed things that I shouldn't have. I thought the replacement valve assembly would screw nicely into the existing 'basket. Not only the threads did not match precisely, the threads were too long on the new one, as well, not being to tighten it enough, into the old basket. So, what to do.. well, I removed the seal ()-ring) from the old and used the new seal from the new one, Secondly, I removed the plunger and put the new plunger in the old housing, having to drill the a larger hole for the stem to fit. It's all done, no leaks.. Azn can have all their parts back, for providing a 'poor product description.. should state = (DO NOT USE WITH OTHER EXISTING AIR VALVES, HOUSINGS/BASKETS)' Why they not sell a 'o-ring/seal kit'? Thanks for your help.. you were right, getting the old basket out, cutting/glueing, be a nightmare. Thank You.

[@innercityracer]

Do you know if anyone makes a metal valve removal tool? I'm having trouble with the plastic ones breaking when I need to remove a valve that has been in place for a long time. Or do you know of a higher end plastic tool available?

[@banier1]

Hi Guys. Great Video. Thanks. Question: Is the valve you showed interchangeable with a Zodiac Valve?

[@banier1]

oh what the diameter of the hole for a bravo valve? Cheers/

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

You will need to contact Zodiac to find out what valves they use. Be aware not everything is compatible

[@bluegreenworld333]

I've inherited a lovely boat but it has glue around the valve and I assume someone repaired it incorrectly- how can I safely remove the old glue?

[@roddawson3855]

You will probably have to use a solvent like MEK so soften the glue and then carefully scrape it off with a metal scraper making sure to not damage the fabric

[@aliveandkicking1977]

👍

[@SouthernSierra56]

Not trying to be a know-it-all mate, but Ideally chamber should be fully inflated when doing a tightening on the valve. I can see by the wrinkles yours is not. Doc

[@SouthernSierra56]

Disagree. Best valve I think is the Leafield. The "dust cap" will seal in air if air is getting past the valve core. Doc

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

I don't disagree with you, the Leafield C7 is an excellent valve

[@LucasCross-pf4ql]

can you send me one for free

[@ghbvggbj2245]

How are you? Can we talk to you?

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