Egg shells and Dupree Valves (was: B lack Water Tank Valve)

[David Brady]

Folks,

The LXi is blessed (or cursed) with a garbage disposal.
For those who don't know, the galley sink drains into
the black water tank. Egg shells and Dupree valves don't
get along! My Dupree valve paddle is all chewed up
and won't seal the black water tank. I'm in Phoenix AZ.
Anyone know where I can get a new paddle ASAP?

TIA,
David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
Va




Jeff Miller wrote:
> Remove the two screws (with an empty and rinsed tank), pull the valve
> cartrige out of the housing. If the seal looks damaged/worn, we have
> plenty of replacement paddles. If not, check the housing where the seal
> slides in, could be something lodged in there. Should take around 5-10
> minutes to check. The word "inlet" should face the tank.
>
> Waterproof grease will help it to work easier and longer. Lube the O-
> ring to make re-installation easier.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> Dupree Products Inc.
> American Made,
> in Holland, MI
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, David Brady wrote:
>
>> Folks,
>>
>> I have a leaky black water tank Dupree valve. After a day of
>> traveling about a cup of fluid seeps past the seals - not
>> a total failure. Is there any maintenance I can do to
>> try to get a better seal. Is there a rebuild kit available,
>> or do I replace the entire valve.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> David Brady
>> '02 LXi, Smokey,
>> Va
>>
>>
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