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

[David Brady]

Thanks Fred for the generosity, but Jeff's got me covered.

Thanks again,
David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey,
Va

fhulse@... wrote:
> 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
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>> [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,
>>
>> 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:
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>>> 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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