I have found the water diverting valve to be very stiff to operate. Is there a trick to loosen it up?
1730353
1) I found it to be such shoddy junk that I sent it back for a refund toward a better filter. I suggest you do the same. 2) I don't think you want it any looser, 'cause if it is, it'll leak. 3) But if you want to try, Vaseline is about the only lubricant that's safe to use in contact with drinking water that won't rot (like vegetable oil would). It's also good for sealing leaky O-rings (where the filter housing screws into the base).
1730354
Not sure what you could do to it without using something that may also touch the water. You could always go get a different valve at Home Depot or Lowes. Mine works well so it might be defective... You may want to contact the manufacturer
1730355
I think over time, mine loosened up. Several weeks, or a month or so. I did find that it is easier to operate if the water is turned off.I hope that helps.
794055
Yeah just like the other users said. Pull out the stopper and squeeze the air out. You have to squeeze the valve stem a little bit to open it up.
1509069
Your valve is getting stuck for three reasons 1.) You need to oil it 2.) You used to much oil and just need to keep moving it up and down or 3.)
1179269
You can try replacing the Joker Valve. Here's a youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqYkXa5AWe8
825660
Try this. Open the filter up and manually fill it almost all the way up with water. Then close it back up. Try to plug it in and ensure that you have the valves in the open position.
1331252
I have the same problem - i just twist & pull at the same time. It is even more difficult when there is water left inside because you are not to tilt it .
590841
Put a little cooking oil on the gasket when you put it in and it will come right out. It also helps to push the button to relieve the pressure. If it's really stuck, dismount it from the faucet and you will get better leverage. Hope that helps.
1025018
It can be struck pretty tight but it will unscrew the usual counter-clockwise. At least once, I have taken the device off of the faucet to get a better grip. Once off the faucet, you might even use expandable groove pliers since the cartridge is going in the trash. You might try a light coating of liquid soap on the threads of the replacement cartridge.
1885171
If the twisting motions previously mentioned do not work I would try running water into the bottom hole or submerging it to allow the water to loosen the seal. I know I needed to do something like that to loosen mine but it's been so long that I can't remember if I ended up needing to actually submerge it.
1639531
Something I do is cut the water off and squirt the water out of the hose to relieve water pressure prior to returning hose into unit. I have 2 also and only one seems not to retract like it should and I believe there's a way to take it apart and make spring tension tighter. I've thought about doing that; but continue messing with it until the hose finally retracts which it always eventually does!
1105042
You have to unbolt the bracket from the valve, removing the two bolts lets you pull the valve to the open position. Thanks.
1602747
I believe the two screws on the front of the unit are shutoff valves, try adjusting the RH one.
1122537
I used a small tooth pick to hold the valve open,, rolled up nicely completely deflated, hope this helps (just be careful not to damage the valve, pinch it and look inside, you'll see how it works,,, pinch it, slide the toothpick in and bingo)
1725769
That special removal tool that you would need is actually visible in the picture of this valve. It is a "C" shaped ring that is next to the copper-colored end and can be slipped on & off from the side. This will be as easy to remove as it was to install, but I doubt that I'll ever have to remove it.
1265603
To keep the valve from sticking, remove the filter from your faucet first. Unscrew the cartridge and blow any water out of the valve pin area, dry with a paper towel. Using a wooden toothpick, apply a small amount of grease down into the valve pin area, while pulling and rotating the valve to work grease in. Doesn't take much, don't overdo it. Wipe any excess away with a Q-tip. Valve now moves freely. Re-install cartridge and install back on faucet.
1673620
There is a Phillips screw for adjusting pressure on the end of the cylinder. Tighten it and it will slow it down.
1362887
I know I'm responding to this later than the others, but don't loosen the screws! You have to lift the handle first; I know, it's really tough, I had to get my dad to help me, but that really is the solution. Once the handle is lifted, you can turn to knob to adjust the pressure.