[TR] TR3A eater valve question

[Randall]

> I disassembled the heater valve today and now I have a
> question. Inside the valve is, for want of a better
> description, a free-floating brass button that is obviously
> pushed down by the rod connected to the metal knob on top
> when closed, and appears to be pushed up by water pressure
> when open. Should this be firmly connected to the rod or is
> it supposed to be free floating?

As I recall, it was originally joined to the rod, but free to turn
independently.  Since it's only conical to match the seat on one side, seems
to me it would be apt to turn sideways and not seal very well if it wasn't
attached.

Randall