Toilet valve lube
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Topic: Toilet valve lube
Posted By: Subzilla
Subject: Toilet valve lube
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 8:06am
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Did a search on here and couldn't find anything... I've noticed my toilet not holding water for very long while in storage. Has me very concerned as I know the valve can dry out. We've only used it for #1 bathroom trips so there "shouldn't" be any solids residue on the seal/valve plus this is a 2017...fairly new. Read on the web that conditioning it should make it hold water again. Any others have this problem? Seen the commercial lube on the web. Is this what everyone is using? I've also read about using olive oil as a conditioner. What say ye oh experienced RVers? ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 11:16am
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Never done such a thing.. maybe my high fat diet and use of all modes keeps it lubed. You're welcome. LOL ------------- |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 11:52am
+1 ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 2:09pm
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I had the same concern, no matter what you put in it! I do keep a small amount of water in the bowl to keep the seal from drying out. I have also seen suggestions to put a thin coating of vaseline on the rubber gasket but I wonder if a petroleum product might actually break down the rubber. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 2:15pm
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I've read to NOT put petro products on the seal as it will swell up and cause additional problems. Camco and Thetford make a product just for this problem. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 3:18pm
So does Crisco.. and it does.. wait for it.... Double Duty... Buahahaha... ------------- |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 3:42pm
Good one Mark ! We also keep a thin layer of water on our valve throughout the year except when we winterize, then we put a few ounces of rv antifreeze over the valve. Going on year 7 doing this, no issues. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: Bugout
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 6:33pm
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How about a tucks pad and a dab of prep H . Sorry couldn't help myself ------------- Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 6:53pm
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+1 to Jato, I have had water evaporate in toilet. But when covered in antifreeze it stays at level through the winter. If you have standing water in a container in your hose it will evaporate. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 8:35pm
Small valve leaks are just part of the normal aging process. Just something those around you need to live with... As far as the toilet goes, a cup or two of water is all you need. If you do keep it in storage for an extended period of time, I would probably put a layer of plastic (Saran Wrap) on top of water as well as all the sink and shower drains trying keep traps from drying out. Maybe some antifreeze if in cold climes. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 6:54pm
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Just a splash of RV anti-freeze when storing between trips. I never had problems with the seal actually drying out, so I would probably try the right seal lubricant first so as not to damage it. How hard is it to replace?
------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: TEDDY
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 11:05pm
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You might try the spray product recommended for the slide-out seals ..."Slide Out Rubber Seal. ------------- Teddy |