Don’t make the rookie mistake on the Wilkins 375

After making a repair on the First Check Valve, I reinstalled the vessel. The problem is that it was leaking on the supply side where the vessel connects to the RP Body.

I checked all orings, lubed them up, and opened the water slowly.

Still had a leak at the supply side where the wedge has the 2 screws that help guide and secure the vessel into place.

After several more attemps to stop the leak, I saw the marking on the wedge that said "Don't over tighten" the 2 screws.

So, with the water on and the leak still leaking, I took my screw driver and began to loosen the 2 screws.

Funny thing happened, the leak stopped leaking.

I hope this can help some people out there.

Wilkins 375 AST 6” 2nd Check Fail with constant Drip from the relief Valve

This is for all the Irrigators out there that like to install Double Checks Below Grade.

If you see this in the field, please don’t test it. This is a serious problem that will cause problems for everybody that touches it. So, advise the client that this needs to be corrected.