Can't open CPS 3000 valve

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ahfergus1
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Can't open CPS 3000 valve

Post by ahfergus1 » Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:25 pm

I'm trying to repair the firing valve of my old (old) CPS 3000, but it has been sealed shut with some sort of adhesive, and I can't get it open.

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I've tried using a knife, but had no luck.
I've considered using a saw to et past the first of the stuff, but I'll hold off on that one.
Maybe I should sand it down a little?

Does anyone have any experience opening these things?
Any help and/or ideas are much appreciated.

Edit: Box cutter did the trick, looks like the adhesive was just along the seam, not in it.
Last edited by ahfergus1 on Thu Sep 02, 2010 3:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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SSCBen
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Re: Can't open CPS 3000 valve

Post by SSCBen » Sat Sep 04, 2010 2:00 am

I'm glad you found out the trick. Thanks for posting this for others to know in the future!

ahfergus1
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Re: Can't open CPS 3000 valve

Post by ahfergus1 » Sat Sep 04, 2010 3:39 am

If anyone does end up doing this, just a reminder to use as short a setting as possible on the cutter.
It would be really easy to hit the rubber seal, and I don't think that it would be easy to replace.

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