Fresh water tank drain

Zhanna · 10-19-2014, 04:30 AM

Yesterday, we went to sanitize the fresh water system on our TT. We got the bleach in, we got the water in, we ran all the faucets and the toilet, until everything smelled all nice and clean and bleachy.

Then Ken decided to just go out and open the drain on the fresh water tank, to let the rest of the water drain out instead of pumping it all through the system. He went to turn the valve, and it broke off!

So now there is an extremely slow drip of the fresh water tank and we have no way of fixing it, right now.

I'm hoping somebody on here can offer some advice.

I can go to Camping World on Monday to see what they suggest. There is a really good mobile RV repair guy in the area, I can call him. I have a pic on my phone, but no idea as to how to get it onto the forums.

We were sooooo close! We were SO close to getting out on a trip this time with no issues. UGH! Oh well. It's always something. We're still going, even if we don't have water piped through the place!

I told Ken, this would be the biggest "tent" at the campgrounds!

LOL

Ford Idaho · 10-19-2014, 05:48 AM

I would go to Home Depot or Lowes and pickup a 1/2 water valve and a small clamp.

Shop Apollo 1/2-in Dia Brass PEX Ball Valve Crimp Fitting at Lowes.com__

1/2 inch size of this.

Shop Murray 2-Pack 7/16-in - 29/32-in Dia Stainless Steel Adjustable Clamps at Lowes.com=

Cut off the clamp on the broken one and replace.

arpipeliner · 10-19-2014, 07:42 AM

Do like ford Idaho said.

Or the valve is trashed away and without the picture if the stem is sticking out could try to use pliers to open it. Not sure if u were trying to close it back or not.

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Zhanna · 10-19-2014, 08:43 AM

He was trying to open it and it just fell apart in his hand. He tried to get a pair of pliers to open it and it continued to fall apart.

The drain valve looks like it is held on with a coupe of rivets, so he is not sure how to get it off. We'll look at it again today, after church.

Ford Idaho · 10-19-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Zhanna

He was trying to open it and it just fell apart in his hand. He tried to get a pair of pliers to open it and it continued to fall apart.

The drain valve looks like it is held on with a coupe of rivets, so he is not sure how to get it off. We'll look at it again today, after church.

If the valve is riveted on a drill or a Dremel with a cut off blade will make short work of them.

Please if you can post a picture to give us a better idea of what you are dealing with.

Zhanna · 10-19-2014, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford Idaho

If the valve is riveted on a drill or a Dremel with a cut off blade will make short work of them.

Please if you can post a picture to give us a better idea of what you are dealing with.

I would gladly post a pic, if I knew how!

Any tips?

WFD · 10-19-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Zhanna

I would gladly post a pic, if I knew how!

Any tips?

x2...yesterday Ford Idaho said post them up to a photo album on this site...so tried doing that...created the album...go to download pics from my computer into it...and it just sits there, with the little whirly thing turning and after a couple minutes says it can't do it...

Ford Idaho · 10-19-2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zhanna

I would gladly post a pic, if I knew how!

Any tips?

Take the pic with whatever device you use, upload it to your album page.
Right click on the IMG, select copy.

In the reply box, right click select paste.

Zhanna · 10-19-2014, 03:39 PM

OK. He got it pulled apart. We went to camping world and got the replacement valve. Now just to put it all back together.

Zhanna · 10-19-2014, 03:40 PM

Hm. Don't know why the pics are sideways, but there they are!

Witch Doctor · 10-19-2014, 03:58 PM

Glad you got it fixed. Try to spray some lub next time you open it so it won't stick and break. Just to keep it loose and able to turn. Or just open the new one every other month so it can't corrode with gunk.

WFD · 10-19-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Zhanna

Hm. Don't know why the pics are sideways, but there they are!

Hey at least you figured out how to upload them...now tell those of us that still haven't figured it out how you did it...i tried what Ford suggested but cant get any of my pics from computer to upload into the album I created on this site.

Ford Idaho · 10-19-2014, 04:20 PM

Great job with the pictures.

Grimy looking valve right there.

Lime and or calcium in the water?

Zhanna · 10-20-2014, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford Idaho

Great job with the pictures.

Grimy looking valve right there.

Lime and or calcium in the water?

Yes, hard water. Gotta love south Texas!

Zhanna · 10-20-2014, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by WFD

Hey at least you figured out how to upload them...now tell those of us that still haven't figured it out how you did it...i tried what Ford suggested but cant get any of my pics from computer to upload into the album I created on this site.

I searched the forums and found a sticky that said how to upload pics.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...sics-6778.html

It's #7 on the list.

Ford Idaho · 10-20-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by WFD

Hey at least you figured out how to upload them...now tell those of us that still haven't figured it out how you did it...i tried what Ford suggested but cant get any of my pics from computer to upload into the album I created on this site.

Open your album page, select upload, select browse, select picture folder, view IMG, double click it.
The IMG address should pop up in the first address box select upload.
Next you should get the option to change the IMG title if you wish.
If you change it or not select save changes.

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