sometimes when i use my bathmate, the pressure would just release itself when trying to get to max pressure. i didnt know why this was happening and it was ruining workouts as it wouldnt allow me to get any expansion. i finally tried to fix it, and looked up how to take apart the bathmate (i didnt even know it was possible without breaking it). i found a tutorial and took the valve apart. upon inspection i noticed a thick white film around most internal parts, which i assume is a buildup of trapped soap from using it in the shower. i also found a couple of very small hairs. i scraped all the gunk off and washed all the parts in warm soapy water, then put it all back together. the next time i used it, absolutely no loss in pressure! even when i pushed it to the absolute max there was no air leaks or pressure loss.
so, clean out your bathmate valve! it only takes a few minutes.
note: to take the valve off, get a small flat head screwdriver and gently pry each slot at the side of the valve, evenly, a mm at a time. when the valve is loose, you can grip the black pip and pull it out, then clean it.
so, clean out your bathmate valve! it only takes a few minutes.
note: to take the valve off, get a small flat head screwdriver and gently pry each slot at the side of the valve, evenly, a mm at a time. when the valve is loose, you can grip the black pip and pull it out, then clean it.
