Dump Valve Rebuild?

[Gregory OConnor]

Bob , Thanks. My floorplan also allow you to position the stool just
above the holding tank. The dryer vent info is good to know. I gave
up trying to dry in the washer/dryer now I know the problem.
Thanks
GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bob & Carol Howald`"
wrote:
>
>
> I have the electric Microphor toliet on my 93, (They use the
> electric model if the holding tank is directly under the stool) I
> have the onboard aux. compressor which is used for opening the
waste
> valves (usually along with the help of the DUPREE VALVE TOOL , this
> is something you can't be without. Also something to keep in mind
is
> that the drier valve on the clothes drier needs air to open. The
red
> light being on when it's in the open position is indicating only
the
> POSITION OF THE SWITCH. If you notice your clothes taking forever
to
> dry, visually check the position of the drier valve and see if it's
> in the OPEN position with the red light on...This is how it work's
on
> my 93pt-40, your's might be different! Bob 93pt40
>
> >
> > Mike, My 94 doesnt have an aux air compressor or air to the
toilet
> > what ever that is all about????.
> >
> > GregoryO'Connor
> > 94ptRomolandCa
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > OK, I'll bite. You don't have an aux air compressor that pre-
> loads
> > > your chassis air tanks, which is then used to power the dump
> > valves?
> > > That's the way my 91 works. I thought all the late 80s and up
> had
> > that??
> > >
> > > Mike Bulriss
> > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > > San Antonio, TX
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson

> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Now that there is a discussion of dump valves ... and you
> mention
> > the
> > > > &^%^&% air valves ...
> > > >
> > > > I really hate having to 'air up' the coach just to dump,
> > especially
> > > > when I'm in an RV park for a week or so. It seems so silly to
> run
> > a
> > > > 500 hp engine just to get the air pressure to dump the sewage.
> > > >
> > > > So, does anybody know if
> > > > 1. is it practical to re-route the air valve source to the
> > auxiliary
> > > > compressor (used to provide air to the Microphor toilet) --
and
> > will
> > > > that compressor be able to provide enough air to efficiently
> > operate
> > > > the air valves without stressing the compressor, or
> > > > 2. what are some of the alternatives (and costs + ease of
> > > > installation). Are electric valves a good idea? I certainly
> > don't
> > > > really want to hassle with manual valves... the switches are
> > close
> > > > enough to the sewage as it is...
> > > >
> > > > When in an RV park, I usually go 3 days between dumps or I
dump
> > on
> > > > the day we leave... It's not like I do it all the time, but I
> > have
> > > > noticed a few strange looks from neighbors after I've 'aired
> up'
> > to
> > > > do a dump.
> > > >
> > > > Pete Masterson
> > > > aeonix1@
> > > > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42'
> > > > El Sobrante, CA
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Feb 27, 2007, at 1:34 PM, Terry Neal wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Keith, you should contact Jeff Miller at Dupree Products
> > > > > (616.355.9811). He owns Dupree now & has the valves in
stock
> > as
> > > > > well as
> > > > > all the rebuild parts. Also,. you can upgrade to air
valves
> if
> > that
> > > > > interests you? The bodies are glued into the tank
adapter.
> If
> > you
> > > > > get
> > > > > lucky, the adapter that screws into the tank will turn out
> > easily. If
> > > > > not, you have the cut the fitting out of the tank & glue a
> new
> > one in.
> > > > >
> > > > > Terry Neal
> > > > > Bozeman, MT
> > > > > 82PT40 6V92TA
> > > > > 74FC34 6V53T
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Keith Strehle wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> The next item on the list is the dump valves. They are the
> > twist lock
> > > > >> type and appear to be original equipment. The look just
like
> > the
> > > > >> Dupree
> > > > >> valves? Are there knockoffs out there? Are the valve
bodies
> > glued in?
> > > > >> If they are Dupree valves, should I rebuild or replace the
> gate
> > > > >> assembly?
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Thanks, Keith
> > > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > >
> >
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