Quick Tip From The Tool Dr.
One of the most common situations we see with drywall taping tools is regarding the automatic taper.
Occasionally, dried mud or debris will get through the pump and cause the filler valve to stick open and leak- WHAT A NUISANCE!
Usually a good blast of water from a garden hose nozzle or pressure washer directed into the valve will clear it. If not, take a bare piece of copper wire such as found on many jobsites and bend a slight "L" about 1/8" from the end. Work the wire down inside the valve to dislodge stubborn debris and then flush again with water. That should do it in most cases!
See our complete drywall tool repair manuals at www.tipsfromthetooldr.com
Happy taping!
The Tool Dr.
Occasionally, dried mud or debris will get through the pump and cause the filler valve to stick open and leak- WHAT A NUISANCE!
Usually a good blast of water from a garden hose nozzle or pressure washer directed into the valve will clear it. If not, take a bare piece of copper wire such as found on many jobsites and bend a slight "L" about 1/8" from the end. Work the wire down inside the valve to dislodge stubborn debris and then flush again with water. That should do it in most cases!
See our complete drywall tool repair manuals at www.tipsfromthetooldr.com
Happy taping!
The Tool Dr.
posted by Drywall Tool Authority | 6:13 AM
