Pebble stuck in SWG bypass valve

BlueWRXPride

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Jun 18, 2020
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Syracuse, NY
Somehow, I got a small pebble or something stuck in my SWG bypass valve. So the valve was stuck somewhat open, causing more water to go through the bypass and less past the SWG, which means I need to run my pump much higher so that the SWG doesn't complain about low flow. I took the manifold off, and per the manual I wrapped the debris screen with saran wrap and then reinstalled it. The intent is to send ALL the water through the bypass hopefully dislodging what is in there. Well, it didn't work for me. I eventually was able to use a mini drain clog tool that is flexible to reach down into the pipe and push on the valve a little, which got it to reseat, but the pebble is still there. It just happens to not currently be holding the valve open. Any suggestions on how to clear that out?IMG_20210515_143616_01.jpg

Before when the valve was stuck open
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After with the valve able to shut but the pebble still there
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I don't se how you are going to remove the pebble without removing the valve that will require cutting it out.

I wonder how a pebble got to that point since it would have had to pass through your pump, filter and heat pump to get to the SWG.
 
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