Hi Tom yes, you are correct.
Im just very surprised at the amount of cracks in the valve cage ,as you call it. This should not happen IMO, to this unit only being a year and a bit old. Still waiting to hear back.
I did, at my own fault, bust a bladder on my old toon. I deflatted, but the valve closed up. The heat it,self, expanded the bladder and burst it. The replacement bladder was 150 usa shipped. If this is the case, I,ll just deal with what I have, and start looking at a fishing yak.
I hope they see it as a simple replacement. Fingers crossed.
I will say this though. The older toon is much better built then the new one. The bladder it,self is heavier material and the cover is thicker.
Just like everything these days, older made is always better.LOL
Thanks for the reply
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