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Old 05-11-2018, 11:54 AM   #1
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Aqua Go Safety relief valve leak

The Aqua Go safety relief valve worked fine last winter, but during de-winterization it won't stop leaking.

-Water pressure is less than 65 psi
-I flushed the valve, ran water through it for a few seconds several times
-I turned the valve lever many times to try to re-seat the valve

No joy. Any other things I may try before replacement?
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Old 05-11-2018, 12:39 PM   #2
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I just talked to Truma, they said there is no fix for the safety relief valve. The entire unit has to be replaced
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Not replaceable. So I would call Truma first. The last one I had this on...I can't remember what they did, but it stopped the leaking. In that case, I think it was pressure. I think 65 is still high for the Truma.
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Old 05-11-2018, 12:57 PM   #4
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Water pressure is below 65 psi. It worked fine in December with the same pressure reducer on the same faucet.

But I’ll give it a try with just pump pressure.

I used Trumas service center search on their web site, found lots of dealers in Germany. Still looking!
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lol. gotta make sure it is the US site.

https://www.truma.com/us/en/home/index.html

Or call the local tech place here in Elkhart. That is their corporate office in the US.
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Old 05-12-2018, 10:30 AM   #6
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Yup, that was me with leaking relief valve & it was the water pressure. I spoke with Truma rep, they were very helpful got me in touch with repair in my area (NM at the time). Luckily it stopped leaking when a pressure reducer was place in line. Good luck with yours, you could try putting a different reducer in line...just to see.
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If it was mine I would try back flushing it with it open with some white vinegar (it is cheap, and I am cheap).
Use a plastic bag tied around it as a funnel to hold the vinegar in place long enough for it to work.
It may just be a build-up of calcium carbonate (Lime) from hot, hard water.

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A lot of the time, you can just flip it open and closed a few times with water pressure present and it will dislodge any deposits on the seat.
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Not replaceable. I think 65 is still high for the Truma.
I think its high also. I think on my house I have my pressure switch set on 30 on the bottom and 50 on the top. Cant remember but I know its well below 65..
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I think everyone's thoughts on pressure are right. I tried the system with just water pump pressure and the pressure relief valve seemed to hold. I read in the Aqua-Go literature that 65 psi was the high limit.

Odd that my 65 psi pressure reducer worked just fine in January. It's advertised for 65 psi, but it is also 4 years old. Seems like I read somewhere that they do wear out & won't hold pressure accurately after a few years.

So, I ordered a Camco pressure reducer that says it regulates 40-50 psi. It arrives tomorrow & then we're off for a week in the Smokies

One aside: I talked to a Truma tech & he told me they were dropping the Watts regulator and going with a European brand that can be changed out.

Thanks for everyone's ideas, see ya'll at Anchor Down!

Happy camping.

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Update on the Aqua-Go relief valve leak

I changed out my 4 year old water pressure reducer [rated at 65 psi] for a new Camco pressure reducer rated at 40-50 psi. No leak after a week of camping.

The Truma system is rated at 65 psi max, so I suspect the old pressure reducer had worn out.

We have noticeably less, but adequate water pressure at 40-50 psi. I'm sure glad we didn't have to have the Truma replaced....and oh ya, the Aqua-Go is right up there with sliced bread!

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Hooray!!!!



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