I have had this problem also. I talked to my dealer, he had no clue to to remedy it and his rental gear was hideously mildewed. Perception says not to pull the plug, because they install it under a gabillion psi and no one will be able to get the plug unit back in. I found a way. I unscrew the valve as open as possible, then I simply pull off the valve cover. It snaps off and can be easily pressed back on and rescrewed tight. For cleaning the inside, I take the bag and place in a sink, holding the "divorced" valve under a slow stream of hot water, slowly filling the bag about 1/4 full. Then I slowly pour in a mild liquid cleaner, put the valve screwcap back on, tighten and then shake it violently. I rub the clear hose insides against itself (pinching and rolling) until the dark mildew has worked itself free. Let it sit for a while. TO empty, simply open the valve, squeeze the bag and blast it into the sink. I would advise rinsing out excess soap, and allow to hang open to drain overnight. THis works great, I passed it on the the dealers and Perception rep, who now recommend it to anyone who asks. Note: I have been doing this for 4 years now, with no adverse wear on the screw cap. - Later, Phil Huck huck_at_mhd1.moorhead.msus.edu thekayaker_at_yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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