Sporlan Water Valve- Changeout

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Stephen I believe you can get re-build kits from Stephen Birtles. Give him a
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Quoting Stephen <share@...>:

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> My valve was not clogged, or full of anything. I took it apart before I knew
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> I had problems, because it was leaking(the big o-ring) I went to the local
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> not stop water from flowing either. The rubber disc was clean, and soft..
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> but I guess it has sit up dry for a long time, and the top rubber does not
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> seal the hole anymore??.. I guess I need a rebuild kit. When I go outside
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> and move the "tank Fill" switch on/off, I hear a clicking sound inside.. I
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> assume the solenoid is trying to open/close. and it is getting power. What
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> Stephen
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> 81 FC-33SB
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> Plant City, Fl
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> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
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> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Curt Sprenger
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> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:28 PM
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> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
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> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Sporlan Water Valve- Changeout
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> Ed,
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> No too bad. Mine was between walls that support the bed and keep the
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> water tank in place. A space about 12 inches by 24 inches, filled with
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> plumbing. Lifted the mattress and supported it, removed the mattress
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> platform, and stuck my head in under the mattress and cussed the whole
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> time. About a half hour job. It would take all day if I had to R&R the
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> Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
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> ED GARDELS wrote:
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> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Curt Sprenger
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> > Yes curt, the diaphram was dirty but now looks clean and new. It was
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> > dismantal) that i thought I would put in new parts.Was yours hard to
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> >   edgardels 89sp
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> >   Arlington Texas
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> > > Is the diaphragm in good condition? A while back I took mine
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> > > removed the white stuff, lightly cleaned the diaphragm, and
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> > > it. Works great so far.
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> > > .Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.
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> > > ED GARDELS wrote:
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> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen H" <share@>
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> > > > Steven, I have the same problem you described.(89sp). I have my
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> > > > valve out right now, and ordered a rebuild kit from bb yesterday,
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> > > > $30.00.. The valve(I could only get the top off with 4 bolts)and
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> > > > was filled with a white scum from water contamanites.I understand
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> > > >    good luck
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> > > >   Ed Gardels 89sp
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> > > >   Arlington, Texas
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