Sporlan Water Valve- Changeout

[Stephen]

My valve was not clogged, or full of anything. I took it apart before I knew
I had problems, because it was leaking(the big o-ring) I went to the local
hardware store, and got a new o-ring.. Well it does not leak, but it does
not stop water from flowing either. The rubber disc was clean, and soft..
but I guess it has sit up dry for a long time, and the top rubber does not
seal the hole anymore??.. I guess I need a rebuild kit. When I go outside
and move the "tank Fill" switch on/off, I hear a clicking sound inside.. I
assume the solenoid is trying to open/close. and it is getting power. What
cha think?



Stephen

81 FC-33SB

Plant City, Fl







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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Curt Sprenger
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:28 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sporlan Water Valve- Changeout



Ed,
No too bad. Mine was between walls that support the bed and keep the
water tank in place. A space about 12 inches by 24 inches, filled with
plumbing. Lifted the mattress and supported it, removed the mattress
platform, and stuck my head in under the mattress and cussed the whole
time. About a half hour job. It would take all day if I had to R&R the
valve body.

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.



ED GARDELS wrote:

> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Curt Sprenger
> wrote:
> >
> Yes curt, the diaphram was dirty but now looks clean and new. It was
> soooo hard to get at(behind bedroom dresser which i had to
> dismantal) that i thought I would put in new parts.Was yours hard to
> get to?
> edgardels 89sp
> Arlington Texas
> > Is the diaphragm in good condition? A while back I took mine
> apart,
> > removed the white stuff, lightly cleaned the diaphragm, and
> reassembled
> > it. Works great so far.
> >
> > .Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
> >
> >
> > ED GARDELS wrote:
> >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen H" <share@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > Steven, I have the same problem you described.(89sp). I have my
> > > valve out right now, and ordered a rebuild kit from bb yesterday,
> > > $30.00.. The valve(I could only get the top off with 4 bolts)and
> it
> > > was filled with a white scum from water contamanites.I understand
> > > from other owners that it sticks in this condition and causes
> what
> > > you described.
> > > good luck
> > > Ed Gardels 89sp
> > > Arlington, Texas
> > >
> >
>

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