Burst Disc Socket

[guruboy]

Changing out the burst discs on some valves. Seems most of them are 3/8" and are inset for protection.

Is there a particular socket you guys recommend? The 3/8" socket in my set doesn't want to fit

 

[Peter69_56]

Maybe modify the socket or a spare by grinding it down so it fits in

 

[DEdiveguy1]

Standard sockets should work - the cheaper ones are probably thinner walled. I use commercial multi-valve tools for loosening things - and the torque wrench for reinstalling. Torque is critical when replacing PRD's. Thermo & Sherwood valves don't take much and you can strip the threads easily if you overtighten. Genesis valves require a little more torque - but are larger PRDs. Leak test the valve after you reinstall to insure no bubbles. If you don't have a torque wrench, or know what values to use, it might be a good idea to take your valve by your LDS for them to install for you.

 

[tbone1004]

try using the 12 point 3/8" socket, preferably from a 1/4" drive socket set

 

[guruboy]

I can take them out with a nut driver but my torque wrench needs a socket. I'll browse around the stores to see if I can find a thinner walled socket that fits.

Thanks everyone. Glad to know I don't need anything special.

 

[BRT]

Standard sockets should work - the cheaper ones are probably thinner walled. I use commercial multi-valve tools for loosening things - and the torque wrench for reinstalling. Torque is critical when replacing PRD's. Thermo & Sherwood valves don't take much and you can strip the threads easily if you overtighten. Genesis valves require a little more torque - but are larger PRDs. Leak test the valve after you reinstall to insure no bubbles. If you don't have a torque wrench, or know what values to use, it might be a good idea to take your valve by your LDS for them to install for you.

The cheaper ones are thicker walled. We pay good money to get thinwalled sockets.

 

[SOFDiver]

Reference I found recommend 80 inch pounds, not more than 100 inch pounds. Never had one torqued low to fail, but if you over tighten they will blow out for sure.

 

[guruboy]

I saw one manual say 50-60 in lbs. for the 1-piece kind

 

[SOFDiver]

Go with that, as I said better less than more as over tightened ones will burst on the first fill.