I had a new Watts Backflow Preventer Series 009M3QT 3/4" installed just in the last year for my irrigation system. I had turned off shut off valves (cocks) for the winter in Dec last year and I wanted to open the valves for this year. Today, When I opened the valves for the season it started leaking from the relief valve assembly from the bottom. The stem fin guide that screws into the relief valve assembly broke loose by the gushing water. Please see the attachments.
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Can somebody advice If I can fix the leak by just screwing in stem fin guide that fell off from its position myself with a nose plier? Or, do I have to open up the whole unit and replace the entire relief valve assembly. This kit frickin' expensive costs around $60. I know its worth about a buck or two at the most.
Thanks
nowin
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Can somebody advice If I can fix the leak by just screwing in stem fin guide that fell off from its position myself with a nose plier? Or, do I have to open up the whole unit and replace the entire relief valve assembly. This kit frickin' expensive costs around $60. I know its worth about a buck or two at the most.
Thanks
nowin
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