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Old 28 July 2012, 22:50   #1
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Honwave valve advice

Got a little bit 'enthusiastic' when trying to turn the yellow bit on the valve on the inflatable keel of my new honwave. Stupidly I resorted to a pair of pliers which resulted in the yellow bit becoming squashed. It still works but I am wondering if this part is easily replaced or if the whole valve would need replacing - in which case perhaps I should leave it 'as is'? Advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 29 July 2012, 01:26   #2
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Got a little bit 'enthusiastic' when trying to turn the yellow bit on the valve on the inflatable keel of my new honwave. Stupidly I resorted to a pair of pliers which resulted in the yellow bit becoming squashed. It still works but I am wondering if this part is easily replaced or if the whole valve would need replacing - in which case perhaps I should leave it 'as is'? Advice would be greatly appreciated.
Is the keel still holding air pressure?

Are you still able to pump air through the valve?
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Old 29 July 2012, 08:58   #3
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Is the keel still holding air pressure?

Are you still able to pump air through the valve?
Yes it is still working - both holding pressure and can pump air, it just looks a bit mangled. I am concerned that it lets me down when we head for South Devon in a couple of weeks. If its easy to replace I thought I would do it now rather than have it let we down later.
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