I thought that check valve (ball) was supposed to shut off the port when
pressure was removed.  Mine doesn't restrict flow when city water is
hooked up but, before winter, I have to use a rod to push the ball in to
drain any water so the line/connector won't freeze.  It would appear
that ball is there to keep the line clean when not hooked up.

I've purchased a pressure regulator to fit between the hose and the port
so as not to overpressurize and possibly break things.

Mike
'85 Westy

Kenneth Wilford wrote:
> I was having a problem with a customer's city water hook up today and I
> wanted to ask some advice.  I always thought this connection was just a
> connector to hook at hose up to the side of the van.  However there is a
> check valve/ball inside the hook up.  When I hook normal water pressure up
> to it the ball moves and shuts off the water coming into the van.  Is this
> supposed to happen?  What is up with this check valve?  Can I just get rid
> of it?  Any advice would be welcomed.
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
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