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

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Dave Brady
I only have a fairly good used paddle,
I live up by Wickenburg,but am going to Glendale in the morning.

Call me @ 928-684-0451
Fred Hulse

> [Original Message]
> From: David Brady
> To:
> Date: 3/30/2006 4:35:27 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Egg shells and Dupree Valves (was: B lack
Water Tank Valve)
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> Folks,
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> 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
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> 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
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> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, David Brady wrote:
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> >> Folks,
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> >> 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.
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> >> Thanks,
> >> David Brady
> >> '02 LXi, Smokey,
> >> Va
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