Other times, however, the thread gets damaged because of this debris. So even when you clean it out, it still leaks. If this happens, the best thing you can do is replace your Boston valve. How do You Replace a Boston Valve? The good news is that you can get a valve adapter easily. Plus, most pumps come with adapters so you don’t have to go through the trouble. What Are the Different Inflatable SUP Valve Types?

You can use any pump, but you will need to have a special Boston valve adaptor. The good news is that most pumps will come with one, since Boston valves are common. Once the heat sealing is done, all there’s left to do is assemble everything. So screw in your middle piece, and don’t forget to close the cap. Then you’ll be ready to inflate your boat! How do You Fix a Boston Valve? Once your Boston valve is properly installed, the next big question is how to pump it. What type of pump does a Boston valve need? Can you use any pump?

The Boston valve is more common in inflatable boats and other larger inflatables–not so much in inflatable SUPs. However, it’s still good to know about it, as you might end up with an inflatable with this valve type, especially if you’re an avid SUP fan. Besides, most electric paddle board pumps come with a Boston valve adapter, so it doesn’t hurt to know. A Boston valve works with a standard hand pump or electric pump. You may need to have a Boston valve adaptor for the end of the hose to fit the valve. Pressure gauges will tell you how much pressure you’ve put into the inflatable. These are good as a rule of thumb, but you must remember that air and water temperature will affect the kayak pressure. If you will be in hot sun, under-inflate the kayak as the air will heat up and expand. If you will be kayaking in cold water, over-inflate slightly as the air will cool down and contract.

You should insert the gauge into the valve, which will help register the pressure. It would help if you were careful with the pins that you use as they could push the valve diaphragm open, which could inflate your mattress or boat. The middle is a piece that is screwed into the base. You can think of the middle as a seal for the hole. When it is screwed into the base, air can’t get out of the boat.Please take this advice with a grain of salt. It’s hard to judge when I’m not actually there. If you have a local boat “expert”, I highly recommend you take your buoy to him/her. Screw it on, pump up without having it slip off under high pressure! The FixMyKite Big Boston Threaded valve (screw valve) pump adapter/nozzle fits on any standard kite pump hose. It works with several large Boston valves (screw valves) on the market today including Ozone (2011 and newer), Naish, Crazyfly, Airush (2015 and newer,) and Switch kites. The solution to this problem is so simple. To deal with this, just make sure your thread is clean. When you remove the debris in the thread, this problem will go away. Insert the pump, and inflate the boat. After you reach the desired air pressure, simply remove the pump from the valve. There is a return flap built into the mid-section of the Boston valve, which prevents leakage.

The middle segment could be screwed into the base, and it acts as the seal for the hole. When the middle area is tightly screwed, it could prevent air from seeping out of the inflatable item.

Unscrew it and clean the valve to make sure it is not dusty and that there is no sand caught in the threads. This is the number 1 reason why Boston valves lose air. Both boston valve styles has advantages/disadvantages, it is just a matter of prefferance of the brands/users. The best thing to do is to replace it. Unfortunately, Boston valves differ slightly from brand to brand. There is no universal size for all the parts. To use it, you insert the gauge into the valve, where it will measure the pressure. Note that the pins might not be long enough to push open the diaphragm and let air in. About the author: Chris loves the outdoors and has developed a love of gadgets and inflatable toys, from kayaking and paddle boarding to relaxing in his hot tub at home. The founder of WhichInflatable and has been the editor for 7 years.