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IMPORTANT: Check Step 1 before buying the new parts.
A less expensive way of replacing your bite valve. It is recommended to consider replacing your bladder hose before it's completely unusable to prevent your hydration pack from being deadweight in the middle of a hike. You could also use this guide to simply upgrade your bite valve.
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Find the same brand part of your valve for sale online or find one with the same size as it.
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I first measured the new bite valve.
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Then, I measured the old bite valve. Their sizes seemed similar enough. Finally, I compared the two bite valves and concluded that the new bite valve would be a suitable replacement.
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Remove the old or broken part by pulling it off if it's loose enough.
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I made sure to keep the bite valve and the part of the hose around it submerged in the boiling water.
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Ensure the end of the hose is cut at a 90-degree angle to avoid cutting yourself. Make sure your hand is far from the scissors while keeping a stable grip.
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Once you're certain that nothing else is in the way of the scissors, make the cut.
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Your Bladder Hose is now ready to be used once again. Attach it back to your Hydration Pack and you're good to go.
Your Bladder Hose is now ready to be used once again. Attach it back to your Hydration Pack and you're good to go.