solution leak

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  1. CrptRader New Member

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    Yesterday I realized that I was going through soap extremely fast, but I cannot find a leak anywhere. The flow meter constantly shows that I am using soap (even when there is no tool attached to the solution hose), but I cannot figure out where it is going.

    This is on a Prochem Bruin II

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    CrptRader, Nov 14, 2008
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  2. Jason Whaley Super Moderator & TMF Carpet Cleaning Specialist

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    Bad valve (primer) buy a new one should fix it they run about $75.00. The chemical is probably feeding back into your 5 gal. jug
    Jason Whaley, Nov 14, 2008
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    I thought about that, but I'm going through the jug in about an hour or so..
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    Sorry man i meant the gph valve. If you turn the valve to far it messes it up i just replaced mine. The prochem valve are known for this problem. But not to many others I love prochem TM's!
    Jason Whaley, Nov 14, 2008
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  5. Ara Klujian Moderator & TMF Repair Expert

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    Yeah a bad chemical selector would send it back to the bucket. A bad Y-strainer check valve could cause this. A hole in the diaphram will draw soap. Check your water box for soap. If no soap then its just the chemical selector.
    Ara Klujian, Nov 15, 2008
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