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

[Tom McCarthy]

A general comment about eggshells and garbage disposers. Don not do
it. The disposer takes care of the shells. As David mentioned,
down the line is where the problem lies. They tend to get caught on
rough spots in the line and build up a blockage. I am not surprised
about chewing up valve seals.

Tom McCarthy


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, David Brady
wrote:
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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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