Installed two new black and gray gate valves

[Ryan Wright]

Thanks for the info, Steve. I'll look into doing that. Certainly would
be easier and cheaper... On the other hand I really want electric
valves. I'll have to weigh the options and select one or the other.

Appreciate it!

-Ryan

On 5/12/07, ebirder2000@... wrote:
>
> Ryen Wright.
>
> Before you go to the trouble of cutting the old valves out and trying to
> replace, which might end up being a plumbing nightmare, you should try
replacing
> just the inerts of the valves. The original valves on your bird should be
> Dupree (brand name) valves. Internal replacement kits are available. If you
do a
> Internet search for Dupree products you should find Jeff Millers website.
> Replacing the paddles and shafts makes all the difference. (There is also
> probably a link posted in the links section of this forum and on the homepage
of
> Bird Connection dot com.)
>
> Steve Anderson
> 79 FC 35
> Poulsbo, Wa.
>