This is my first post here...
Several years ago, I replaced the diverters in two of my Gray 3-port Jandy selector valves with the newer "neverlube" type. The replacement kits included black plugs to replace the no-longer-needed Grease Cups. One of these has broken off, and of course I now have a powerful stream of water exiting the side of the valve.
My local pool stores not only do not sell these plugs separately, but their diverter kits no longer include the plug. They are sold on line however, and are described as red 1/8th inch plugs. The remaining plug that I have is black and measures 3/8" in diameter, as does the threaded plug on the Grease Cups. It fits perfectly into my other Jandy valves Grease cup fittings, so I don't understand why the online plugs are described as 1/8th inch.
Rather than pay $7-$10 each for a plastic grease plug that break off, I'd prefer replacing it with a brass plug if I can find one with the same thread...
ANY thoughts regarding the above size difference is greatly appreciated!
Tom
Several years ago, I replaced the diverters in two of my Gray 3-port Jandy selector valves with the newer "neverlube" type. The replacement kits included black plugs to replace the no-longer-needed Grease Cups. One of these has broken off, and of course I now have a powerful stream of water exiting the side of the valve.
My local pool stores not only do not sell these plugs separately, but their diverter kits no longer include the plug. They are sold on line however, and are described as red 1/8th inch plugs. The remaining plug that I have is black and measures 3/8" in diameter, as does the threaded plug on the Grease Cups. It fits perfectly into my other Jandy valves Grease cup fittings, so I don't understand why the online plugs are described as 1/8th inch.
Rather than pay $7-$10 each for a plastic grease plug that break off, I'd prefer replacing it with a brass plug if I can find one with the same thread...
ANY thoughts regarding the above size difference is greatly appreciated!
Tom
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