Comments on: Replacing A Swamp Cooler Float Valve

By: bad boB

bad boB — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:11:52 +0000

Like everyone else says… THANKS. The job didn’t look hard but it helps to know what has to be done before you start tearing things apart. I avoided the tube cutting by using the old water line fittings — so far they seem to be watertight. We’ll see…

By: DiyGuy

DiyGuy — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:09:40 +0000

I did bend the float arm for some final tweaking to stop mine from filling past a certain point.

By: bini

bini — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:38:35 +0000

Hello my problem is the float i installed a float and it still leaked i bent the float and it was the same problem.do you bend the float

By: DiyGuy

DiyGuy — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:18:54 +0000

LOL! Glad to help. Don’t forget to make your life easier when cutting the copper pipe and get yourself a pipe cutter. They aren’t that expensive. If you’re not sure how to use one, the sales person should be able to show you. If not, contact me and I’ll explain it.

By: anthony

anthony — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:52:00 +0000

thank you so much! you rule! and screw my father in law! im going to do it myself, im not waiting any longer!!!!!

By: DiyGuy

DiyGuy — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:32:30 +0000

Thanks for sharing the tip. I’m always looking for ways to fix things I’ve broken.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:04:57 +0000

making the walls of the pipe more round taking out the kink. this works if the kink isn’t really bad.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:01:57 +0000

if the tubing is out of round ( you bent it a bit), take the adjustable wrench, place the jaws on the outside of the pipe and make a few turns around thepipe, the outside should then straighten out.

By: DiyGuy

DiyGuy — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:47:54 +0000

I’m glad you found what you need. I started this because I couldn’t find detailed information on stuff I wanted to do. I hope between what I post and people’s helpful comments that it makes things a little easier for everyone else.

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:47:38 +0000

Perfect, exactly what I needed to know. Thanks!