The valve on my Bikka does not stay put...it shoots out of the pot...that can't be right? ANYONE can help? thanks
1720066
I would suggest that you haven't screwed the valve on to the pot firmly enough. It needs to be 'finger tight' so that it still allows movement up and down but does not come off even when it is washed.
1720067
I do know that the pressure valve screws on. I have had to screw the valve back on once. Watch an you tube clip to see how the percolator works if you have questions.
1720068
That is definitely a defective valve. In normal operation, the valve is held by gravity against the top of the percolation column and only rises a small fraction of an inch when the pressure is high enough to allow the coffee to escape into the upper chamber. Return this pot immediately and request a replacement.
1720069
If its the Pressure valve on the side of the bottom chamber, then it a definite defect and you should request a replacement. If it's the coffee release valve( that consists of two pieces) on the upper chamber, then you need to make sure that top piece is secured tightly to the screw like piece underneath.
205186
I have the same problem on one I received a week ago. The tap is over sized a bit. I corected the problem with a wrap of heavy aluminum foil and then several wraps w/ teflon tape. It holds pretty well for now, when I have a chance I will add a nut to the inside to make sure it won't slip out. I want to make beer, not deal with the hassle of return...
1399543
Mine didn't initially want to go on, but I pressed down on it, hard, and screwed it in place at the same time. Two things, make sure that you tighten it in a clockwise direction looking down on it, and firmly grasp the section just below where you're screwing the end cap on so that you don't accidentally bow or break the handle. I hope that's of some help.
2278488
I had this problem as well, make sure the water tank is placed correctly. My tank wasn't pushed all the way down. I hope this solves your issue as well.
1509070
I'm not sure. It could have been something my son did. But, I will say, it is definitely worth a try especially with Amazon's great return policies. We still use it, you just have to get used to how to play it with the valve.
468059
Nope. You're only supposed to keep it working for 10 seconds. You should see the valve on the container pucker. If not there is probably something wrong with the container.
1935325
It may just be too cold so the valve shrunk. Keep it warm and if it still doesn't work try contacting customer service and see if they can help you
52249
hey Pitta the valve is 1/2 npt thats national pipe thread.So I use 1/2 ID tube to drain my wort, make sure it will handle hot wort. good luck.
276750
Mine was just REALLY tight. I believe it is a ball valve. I wonder if you put a tiny bit of oil on the ball in the inside and make sure it soaks in the crevices. I have no idea if this will work but since it is currently NOT working, what have you got to loose? Then if it loosens up you can work it a bit and you shouldn't have any more trouble....
2057797
Make sure you flip the valve to the hoses and remove them 1st I havent had any trouble with mine.
1179269
You can try replacing the Joker Valve. Here's a youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqYkXa5AWe8
517478
Sounds like you have the wrong hose. If not you have to many packings in the end of your hose. Wrong hose most likely. Find someone with a bulk tank of R134a and see if it fits. If not you have a bad valve, more China crap rize up America!!!!! Mr.G
574806
Apparently the valve (lever) is working correctly. The way the mechanism is designed it will not raise when you are sitting on it with all your weight when you operate the lever. Conversely it will not go down UNLESS you are sitting on it when you operate the lever. This may be your problem.
1532049
That is interesting; when I did my Jeep the pressure in the system pushed the plunger out, rather forcefully actually, with the valve stuck to it. If you don't feel any push back perhaps the schrader isn't completely disengaged. You could try using just the plunger to make sure it is engaged. Inspect the schrader and note the orientation then try to turn it 90 degrees with just the plunger and inspect again to see if the schrader really turned. Hope this helps.
2249568
You have a bad valve. Online you can find fixes if your willing to take apart and work on it. Probably have sedament it the valve.
135555
The only option I can think of is to replace the seal around the valve, but I would check on the Bialetti website to see if there is a way to contact them with this question.
1416075
There is a little knob right above the handle that is an on and off valve.... Turn that... Mine came in off position.