Welcome! Here are the website rules, as well as some tips for using this forum.
Need to contact us? Visit https://heatinghelp.com/contact-us/.
Click here to Find a Contractor in your area.

Back flow check valve malfunction = sewage in basement

AndrewK
AndrewK Member Posts: 3
in THE MAIN WALL
Hello,
I have a JR Smith Floodgate (7140) that was not maintained (i.e., moved) properly over the years. During Hurricane Ida it failed to operate and I had "water" coming in through my basement shower and toilet. I tried to use the T-handle to move the gate and it is fairly well stuck. Any ideas about how to move it/repair it? Or does this mean I need to replace the Floodgate?

I spoke with the manufacturer and they recommended lubricating it, which I will do, but I wondered if anyone had any experience/success in freeing stuck Floodgates.

Thank you,
Andrew

Comments

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,853
    My only suggestion would be that your probably going to have to remove those valves to clean them up
    AndrewK

Categories