FoxCPM
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I think some guys have done that already, but here it is one more time if someone is interested to upgrade.
I changed the whip hose from 1/4 to 3/8, removed the 1/4 gun and replaced it with straight 3/8 heavy duty ball valve. Installed a swivel on the end. This was not a planned project so I used whatever I had in the shop, but here are the right parts you need:
1. 5ft whip hose. I had 6ft and it was too long.
2. A heavy duty ball valve. The bulky valve that I never used, did a great job, so I definitely recommend it.
3. Hose swivel. I will upgrade with a better swivel with my next order from PW Products and Lori
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4. 2x 2.5 3/8" brass nipples. I had a couple 2.5" brass nipples which were long enough for that purpose.
5. 3/8" brass female threaded coupling.
6. Teflon tape or lock thread.
I drilled another hole, down on the left handle bar 0.5<sup>1/8</sup>" lower than the original one so the holes where the gun used to be can match straight.
The 3/8 female coupling had a good purpose to go right through the left hole on the handle. That way, I could lock it with the two little pins that used to lock the gun. On the other hand, I don't really like that coupling, because it restricts the water flow. If there is a 3/8 female hexagonal to male piece adapter, that would be the perfect fitting. The distance from the left whole to the right whole is 6.5-7" minus the valve. So you can use any combination of nipples/couplings that make total of 6.5-7". On the right side hole I had the 3/8" nipple which was too small to be locked with the two pins, so I spliced a piece of 3/4 blue type copper pipe and put it on top of the nipple. After all, the handle felt very strong and sturdy. No moving or loose parts whatsoever.
The considerations after the upgrade:
The gun had more comfortable feel and insulated the heat. The valve will get hot when using hot water, so gloves will be used at all times from now on.
It takes a second longer to close the valve instead of using a gun, but in my case this is not a problem at all.
And here is a pic if my walk-through was too complicated and unclear..
I changed the whip hose from 1/4 to 3/8, removed the 1/4 gun and replaced it with straight 3/8 heavy duty ball valve. Installed a swivel on the end. This was not a planned project so I used whatever I had in the shop, but here are the right parts you need:
1. 5ft whip hose. I had 6ft and it was too long.
2. A heavy duty ball valve. The bulky valve that I never used, did a great job, so I definitely recommend it.
3. Hose swivel. I will upgrade with a better swivel with my next order from PW Products and Lori
.4. 2x 2.5 3/8" brass nipples. I had a couple 2.5" brass nipples which were long enough for that purpose.
5. 3/8" brass female threaded coupling.
6. Teflon tape or lock thread.
I drilled another hole, down on the left handle bar 0.5<sup>1/8</sup>" lower than the original one so the holes where the gun used to be can match straight.
The 3/8 female coupling had a good purpose to go right through the left hole on the handle. That way, I could lock it with the two little pins that used to lock the gun. On the other hand, I don't really like that coupling, because it restricts the water flow. If there is a 3/8 female hexagonal to male piece adapter, that would be the perfect fitting
. The distance from the left whole to the right whole is 6.5-7" minus the valve. So you can use any combination of nipples/couplings that make total of 6.5-7". On the right side hole I had the 3/8" nipple which was too small to be locked with the two pins, so I spliced a piece of 3/4 blue type copper pipe and put it on top of the nipple. After all, the handle felt very strong and sturdy. No moving or loose parts whatsoever. The considerations after the upgrade:
The gun had more comfortable feel and insulated the heat. The valve will get hot when using hot water, so gloves will be used at all times from now on
.It takes a second longer to close the valve instead of using a gun, but in my case this is not a problem at all.
And here is a pic if my walk-through was too complicated and unclear
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