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Old 29 December 2018, 05:02   #1
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pressure relief retrofit

Has anyone heard of a pressure relief valve that swaps out with a regular valve? I have a Zodiac Futura 2013 I would probably like it to release around 4.5 - 5psi
I boat in a high heat location so 40 degree variation is quite common from casting off temp and mid day temp. I burp my boat mid day just to make sure Im not to high. This requires a top off if the temp drops off before I get back some times.
My dealer told me to expect a blow out around 5.3psi
P.S. When I travel home I have a 4000 ft pass to cross before going back to sea level. The dealer has had a customer blow out crossing the pass.
I am presuming you would only need one and pay attention how you fill the different sections to have the baffles deflected away from the relief valve.
Thx for any info.
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Old 29 December 2018, 09:00   #2
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Bravo introduced a combined prv/inflation valve recently. Think it’s only available though in one rating at 4.35psi

https://www.thewetworks.co.uk/produc...-valve-4-35psi
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Old 29 December 2018, 18:26   #3
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Bravo introduced a combined prv/inflation valve recently. Think it’s only available though in one rating at 4.35psi

https://www.thewetworks.co.uk/produc...-valve-4-35psi
That's interesting chipko
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Old 29 December 2018, 19:09   #4
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Bravo introduced a combined prv/inflation valve recently. Think it’s only available though in one rating at 4.35psi

https://www.thewetworks.co.uk/produc...-valve-4-35psi
Very interesting indeed, thanks for that link. I imagine I’m not lucky enough to have it’s threads match what Futuna’s threads?

I’m in the US so when I get to my desktop I’ll see if they have an email link.
Thanks Again chipko

It seems making a unit that can fit the smallest valve port “adjustable pressure “ and mill adapters for most common valves would be a hit and perhaps a nice little cottage business for some machinest out there.

Do most ribs come with a pressure relief valve installed? Are they every chamber or every other?
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