Holding Tank Smell

[John Mann]

Yes thanks for info!

John Mann
1985 pt40
Granbury Tx.



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Rob Robinson" wrote:
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> John I was wondering if you got the PM I sent you with pictures of my
> removed WATTS valve. Kurt also has some good pics of the valve in location.
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> 2008/10/18 John Mann
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> > I have a 1985 PT-40 and when I open the windows I get that smell seems
> > to be from behind the slide out cabinets right next to the washer on
> > the curb side. Is there some valve behind the washer that is bad?
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> > John Mann
> > 1985 pt40
> > Granbury Tx.
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> > --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> > Leroy Eckert
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> > > Thanks Kurt.
> > > I have studied my prints throughout this thread and I don't have a
> > Watts valve listed in the parts section, and have never seen one. It's
> > most likely location would be behind the washer dryer wall in my
> > coach.. My plumbing prints are also not as built in several ways. The
> > prints show two vac-u-jet roof vents, I have one roof vent so I guess
> > my vents are tied together somewhere. My prints show two check vents
> > near the sink water traps; I have two. My kitchen sink and shower go
> > to the gray tank. The toilet, vanity sink and washer dryer go to the
> > black tank. I like this configuration because the tanks are almost
> > always balanced out and the washer dryer keeps the black tank clean,
> > no monitor problems. I do not have any problems while driving even
> > with a window open if I close the drains prior to departure. I do not
> > have any problems while stationary, except when using the shower with
> > the Fantastic fan on. If I crack a window with this fan on while using
> > > the shower there is no problem. Strange deal. So I close the drains
> > when driving, and crack a window if I chose to use the Fantastic fan
> > while using the shower. I seldom use the thing because it sounds like
> > a jet plane. I like the old Kool-O-Matic in the kitchen much better so
> > it gets used often..
> > > I still think the vent checks allow air into the tank system while
> > driving so the vac-u-vent will work; but I do not intend to tear the
> > coach apart to figure it out. I cannot see how the vac-u-vent can work
> > without inlet air. To make things worse, the vac-u-vent operates in a
> > semi-vacuum environment at best, maybe worse. lmo
> > > I am glad you found your problem. This must be an ongoing problem
> > because of the differences in the coaches and related plumbing.
> > > One other thing, I never use any deodorant in my tanks.
> > > Leroy Eckert
> > > 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
> > > Dahlonega, GA
> > > Royale Conversion
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> > > --- On Fri, 10/17/08, Kurt Horvath wrote:
> > > From: Kurt Horvath
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Holding Tank Smell
> > > To:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Date: Friday, October 17, 2008, 2:26 PM
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> > > I think I have located and repaired the source of the holding tank
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> > > smell with the widows open while driving. The Watts valve on the Black
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> > > Tank Flush system. This is a feable device and mine permitted air to
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> > > pass in both directions. Once I dissasembled the device the aroma was
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> > > overpowering. The fix thanks to Rob, is a check valve and an enclosed
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> > > system. I have gotten to test it yet due to my coach being down with a
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> > > major exhaust system overhaul. I'll let you know ASAP if it worked.
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