Removing the reserve lever from a J-valve

[Jordi]

I understand that there can be safety issues involved in my question but is it possible to plug the reserve lever side in a J-valve? Wouldn't that convert it into a K-like valve? By the looks of it, it would be simply a matter of replacing the current thread that secures the reserve internal pin with a blind plug. Is this a stupid idea?
Cheers

Jordi

 

[The Chairman]

Why bother?

 

[rhwestfall]

If you are so dead set against having a j-valve, and if is is modern 3/4-14 thread, and in good shape, you might find someone willing to trade for it...

or, $35 or so dollars for a new k-valve is an easy solution

don't wreck it if it is a good valve....

 

[ibj40]

Why bother?

Correct, I was always under the impression that if you position the lever properly, the "J" process is bypassed and it will function just like a "K" valve.

 

[The Chairman]

Correct, I was always under the impression that if you position the lever properly, the "J" process is bypassed and it will function just like a "K" valve.

Yeah. Push the lever "down". It's just that simple.

 

[broncobowsher]

Lever down, rod delete.

If you are thinking of going inside the valve to delete parts inside of it, just replace the valve.

 

[Jordi]

Thanks for your answers. It is a M25 300 bar DIN valve in very good condition. A new one in Europe is a bit more expensive than you are quoting, 50-60 Euros.
I probably should not bother for that amount of money, finding a blind plug will already cost me 10-15 Euros! But it is most a matter of curiosity since K-valves are way simpler than J-valves.
Cheers

Jordi

 

[Narwhal2000]

We’ve been diving with a J valve on a couple of our tanks with the rod removed for years. No issues, just keep it in the down position and it works just fine.