Apeks Inflation/Dump Valve Removal

[Ouvea]

Hi Guys:

I would like to change the sport skin to the tech skin for my Fusion drysuit. I'm just curious at how the suit performs with the Tech skin vs the Sport skin. I can't get the Apeks valves removed. These things will not budge at all. Anyone have any advice or recommendations?

Appreciate the help,
Claude

 

[Ouvea]

A set of torn hands and one oil filter wrench later, the valves came off. The dump valve took the longest and I noticed a small amount of glue on the treads and on the base of the dump valve outer assembly. I don't know how Apeks claims these valves to be "tool removal free," especially since I had to use an automotive tool. Hopefully, some of you guys have an easier time removing these things, should the need arise.

Happy holidays and safe diving,
C.

 

[altaskier]

I had the same problem, and invented an Apeks Dump Valve Removulator (piece of wood with some screws).