Inflatable boat valves - How do they work? How do you replace a valve? 

There is no guarantee that the top valve part will match the basket of your old valve. Even modern valves are not all interchangeable. If you need to replace the inside basket you will need to cut open the hole to remove and replace the valve, then glue down a ring of fabric to seal it up again. I will do a video on it one day

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES thank you.

If you have broken the basket inside then you will need to cut the fabric to get it out, replace it, and then seal it back up. That is a whole article in itself that we might do another time. Some valves have much more robust baskets than others so when looking for an inflatable boat consider the valves to minimise the chances of this damage

Frustrating-

Insert your valve spanner. Get an extension on it like a tube so you can get some serious leverage. Push hard down on the centre of the valve spanner so it can't pop out. And turn the tool to loosen. That's your best bet

Get a metal valve tool instead of the cheap plastic ones. Get a longer handle and never use anything to grab the cup that will hurt the raft

No household items. Carry a spare valve if you need a replacement

oh what the diameter of the hole for a bravo valve? Cheers/

You will need to contact Zodiac to find out what valves they use. Be aware not everything is compatible

You won't be able to fit the basket through the hole without opening the hole up. You will need to make some cross cuts in the fabric, insert the basket and then bond a ring of fabric around the hole so seal it up properly

That’s a good question. You need to cut out the old one, and then add a new one, followed by a “donut” patch. Basically a large round patch with a hole in the centre.

I wouldn't recommend replacing the inside basket unless it is broken (sometimes they can get stood on). To remove it you have to open up the hole with cuts, replace the basket and then glue a ring of fabric around the hole to seal it up again where the cuts have been made

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES Hi, thanks a lot for the repair info.. I do the job tomorrow, I let you know successful I was. Cheers, from Canada

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES Being new to this Inflatable boat idea, I assumed things that I shouldn't have. I thought the replacement valve assembly would screw nicely into the existing 'basket. Not only the threads did not match precisely, the threads were too long on the new one, as well, not being to tighten it enough, into the old basket. So, what to do.. well, I removed the seal ()-ring) from the old and used the new seal from the new one, Secondly, I removed the plunger and put the new plunger in the old housing, having to drill the a larger hole for the stem to fit. It's all done, no leaks.. Azn can have all their parts back, for providing a 'poor product description.. should state = (DO NOT USE WITH OTHER EXISTING AIR VALVES, HOUSINGS/BASKETS)' Why they not sell a 'o-ring/seal kit'? Thanks for your help.. you were right, getting the old basket out, cutting/glueing, be a nightmare. Thank You.

You will probably have to use a solvent like MEK so soften the glue and then carefully scrape it off with a metal scraper making sure to not damage the fabric

I don't disagree with you, the Leafield C7 is an excellent valve

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