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    Post  Michaelc Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:12 pm

    Hi out there, I just purchased a sheerline akula that needs bit of tlc. The major problem is that if the dive pump is not running the sub will come to the surface. I have been informed that there is a valve operated by a servo that should close keeping the water in the dive tank, and then when the servo is powered the valve opens to allow the water out. Is this correct, and if so what’s the best way to adjust the valve. Thanks, Michael
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    Post  salmon Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:31 pm

    Does your pinch valve look like this?
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    Post  Michaelc Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:55 pm

    Hi, yes it does. What do I need to do too check and adjust the valve. Michael
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    Post  salmon Thu Jun 10, 2021 5:13 pm

    There are several thoughts.

    1. is the hose being pinched old? Possibly has a crack or hole in it? I would recommend replacing it. Air getting past the pinch valve (if it is working) suggests air is getting in maybe somewhere else (or under the point of compression on the hose).
    2. the pinching of the hose is a simple task, is the hunger pushing the hose closed completely? Maybe see if you can suck or blow air through the hose?
    3. If not, make or get the servo horn larger to push the plunger down more on the hose or move the valve closer to the servo.
    4. Is the servo still strong enough to maintain the pressure to keep the hose closed.

    Hope this helps.
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    Post  Michaelc Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:14 pm

    Thanks. I will have a look tomorrow
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    Post  salmon Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:22 pm

    Any success on finding the issue?
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    Post  Michaelc Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:53 pm

    Hi, I think I have sorted the problem. It looked like the servo setting for the pinch switch was wrong. The WTC is still apart, so I have not tested it in the water yet, but it looks ok now. Thanks for showing interest.

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    Post  Robbert de Rouw Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:19 am

    If you need any information or parts, contact Matthew Beck, he took over Sheerline and produces parts for thes subs.
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    Post  subkraft Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:03 am

    Hello.

    I'm a bit new here but thought I'd chip in and offer something for what it is worth.

    The pinch valve is necessary in your system, but can be replaced with a 6 or 12 volt solenoid switched valve.

    Something like this:
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/233929819852?hash=item36774dc6cc:g:AtUAAOSwigZgTaQN

    No mechanical problems with servo strength or tube conditions etc with a solenoid valve.

    Just has to be electrically switched on or off from the tx, with the pump.

    Just a suggestion, others here may have others.

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