Rv Waste Dump Valve Repair

Valterra 3 rv waste dump gate valve 3 inch hub x 3 inch spigot connection.

Rv waste dump valve repair.

The rvers are usually referring to the black 3 inch gate valve on their black holding tank. The rv waste valve is one of the rv s simplest components as it is made up of a standard sliding valve and knob system but it is also very easily damaged and stuck. When the waste valve handle isn t working properly your pipes may leak sewage or you may have trouble draining your septic tank. The contents inside the valve dry out causing the valve to.

Did any water leak out. Only 5 left in stock order soon. Sewage from the black and gray water tanks are plumbed to this valve to allow you to dump the waste at an approved dumping station. The grey water valve would not close all the way.

Something was stuck in there. Next disconnect your waste dump hose then cap the waste pipe. We re asked often about the proper method to lubricate a sticky rv dump valve. Wait about 30 minutes then head outside and slowly uncap the waste pipe.

The waste valve or dump valve refers to the piece near the end of the sewage pipe that controls your rv s sewer line. In some cases the 1 5 inch gray valve gets sticky over time especially if the rver is not using his rv full time. That s why it is necessary to clean and replace any parts on the rv waste valve that are aging or stubborn. Valterra ell double rotating valve mess free waste valve for rv s campers trailers 3 hub x 1 5 hub x 3 bayonet cap.

Leave all valves open overnight or long enough for the waste pipe to drip completely dry. The drain valve or your rv s dump valve is the spot where all your plumbing pipes for the holding tanks come together in your rv.