Air Water Ice's Float valve

[iaJim]

Has anyone used the float valve from Air Water Ice? I can't get it to stop leaking from the nut that secures the 1/4" tubing. I've tried tight and I've tried finger tight and a little. I've cut off the hose and worked with fresh hose. I've reversed the ferrule. Still drips.

Here's the link to the valve:

http://www.airwaterice.com/product/FV-14MA252/Float_Valve.html

Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

 

[atoa]

I have one of those connected to a 48G RO water reservoir. I hand tighten the nut and it doesn't leak at all. But I don't let it stay pressurized for too long. Normally I leave the reservoir filling overnight and shut it off in the morning. So it may be pressurized for only a few hours.

If it starts leaking after some time, then it may be possible that it's receiving too much water pressure.

-- Oliver

 

[tkeracer619]

I use a couple of those. Never had a problem with it leaking. Put a tad of Teflon tape around the threads and try to tighten then. It will help the nut spin and you can get it tighter.

 

[hottuna]

I think air water & ice is having problems...they screwed up a recent order of mine...and seem to be just plain LAME for lack of a better word...proceed with caution...

 

[iaJim]

It's leaking when it's not under pressure. The reservoir is empty. I'll try the teflon.

 

[iaJim]

I just put a bit of teflon tape around the ferrule. That did the trick. Not exactly your suggestion tkeracer619, but certainly the inspiration for the solution. Thanks!

 

[tkeracer619]

Your welcome. Glad my suggestion could be molded into a solution =]