Ball cock rubber washer replacement.

[SMB]

sorry if this has been asked before, searched but could not find the answer. Not too good on computers!

I need to replace the large rubber washer in the ball valve. Which way does it go round into the fitting where it buts up to the white flow cone.

Cheers.

 

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I assume when you say “large rubber washer” you have a part 2 or part 3 ball valve and you mean the diaphragm washer?
If you look at the washer you will notice a groove close to the entire washer diameter on one side.
The flat lip edge will be thinner on that face, if that makes sense.
This is the side that goes into the valve body, towards the white cone part.
The valve will have a groove to accommodate the lip, thus holding the washer and preventing it all pulling in.

 

[townfanjon]

IMO , 100% change the lot , just not worth the bother

 

[SMB]

I assume when you say “large rubber washer” you have a part 2 or part 3 ball valve and you mean the diaphragm washer?
If you look at the washer you will notice a groove close to the entire washer diameter on one side.
The flat lip edge will be thinner on that face, if that makes sense.
This is the side that goes into the valve body, towards the white cone part.
The valve will have a groove to accommodate the lip, thus holding the washer and preventing it all pulling in.

Many thanks.