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Kinetico K60 Valve Base Removal

Kinetico K60 Valve Base Removal

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Kinetico K60 Valve Base Removal

My local dealer was very helpful and gave me the seals for the tank & Level 1. I got the levels off. Is there a trick to unscrewing the base from the tank? I dont want to break it.

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Ill answer my own thread for others. I wrapped a folded bath towel around base and helt the tank between my legs. Gives just enough leverage, well distributed, to break it free.
BTW: Its standard RH thread.Beer 4U2

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