Dump Valve Rebuild?

[ernieekberg@...>]

make sure you turn on the block heater- less smoke- same noise~
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston,Montana
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Neal
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 7:31 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Dump Valve Rebuild?


Will do Ernie. I bought a Senco dual tank model for the Bird. Nice &
small, 120 volt.

Kellie won't let me start the Detroit until I go outside & warn anyone
within 50 yards or so. This should solve that problem.

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40 6V92TA
74FC34 6V53T

ernieekberg@... wrote:

> Terry- let me know how you plumb in your aux air compressor. It takes
> me forever to build air and I would like to be able to leave sooner
> then before- especially if this river rises too fast on spring thaw.
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston,Montana
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Terry Neal
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 6:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Dump Valve Rebuild?
>
> I don't have air valves Pete. I just mentioned them so Keith could
> consider them as an option. I know there are electric valves out there
> too. Believe they are 12 volt.
>
> I don't see why you can't power your waste valves from your aux air
> system if your aux compressor is plumbed into your coach air system?
> Should be an easy modification for your coach I think.
>
> That's what most people are doing with an aux compressor anyway so you
> don't have to fire up that big diesel to have air to leave a campground
> or to dump your holding tanks.
>
> I have an aux compressor that I will plumb into my coach air system so I
> won't kill any neighbors on a cold Detroit start up.
>
> Terry Neal
> Bozeman, MT
> 82PT40 6V92TA
> 74FC34 6V53T
>
> 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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