Lock shield drain offs

[herbert]

Stupid bloody things. How can you open the valve and get a hose on without making a mess!

 

[Megaflo-Experts]

I agree.
Came across same valves a few weeks ago, and had the exact same thoughts!

 

[mikegas]

What's the issue with this valve?

 

[dancinplumba]

easy to use

 

[mikegas]

I prefer them

 

[dancinplumba]

carnt believe they don't know how to use em !! plumbers lol

 

[herbert]

carnt believe they don't know how to use em !! plumbers lol

Go on then do tell. What's the secret?

 

[Howsie]

Lol

Close both valves. Open drain off. Attach hose. Open bleed screw. Simples.

 

[desrob]

Lol

Close both valves. Open drain off. Attach hose. Open bleed screw. Simples.

i'd crack them open before you install, i've had a few impossible to open ending up rounding.

 

[herbert]

. Much easier the normal type so what ya meant to do the valves dont close properly like the last job i did. you just put up with the mess I guess