'bathroom' works kitchen sink doesn't
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Topic: 'bathroom' works kitchen sink doesn't
Posted By: Happy Tripping
Subject: 'bathroom' works kitchen sink doesn't
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2018 at 4:41pm
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Hello. I have dewinterized, on city water the bathroom sink and toilet flush clean water, the kitchen sink dribbles. Shutting city water off and running on water in our tank, the water pump motor works while we use the bathroom, then shuts off when the pressure isn't needed, just like it's supposed to. Opening both the hot water and cold water faucet handles, the kitchen sink still dribbles and the water pump goes 'on' only briefly every-so-often. I removed the spout strainer and the faucet spout still just dribbles. I am getting good pressure everywhere BUT the kitchen faucet, hot or cold. I haven't turned the water heater on yet. ??The problem seems to be in the water line(s) between the water pump and the faucets for BOTH hot and cold water?? I look forward to your comments. HELP!
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Posted By: Pete Brayton
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2018 at 5:00pm
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Any chance that the valve for sucking antifreeze into your system is still open? ------------- 2021 Rpod 196 2013 Ford 150 V8 |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2018 at 5:11pm
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Sounds like an obstruction in the water line that may have lodged itself inside the faucet. Take a small flexible wire and push back as far as you can from the faucet outlet. I would try this first w/o the outlets open to see if you can feel any obstruction. If not, turn both outlets to open and repeat this procedure to see if the problem lies inside the faucet. I am going outside right now to check my faucet to see where else to look or to do next. ------------- 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: jato
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2018 at 5:24pm
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So I just unscrewed the unit that holds the faucet down, carefully pull up and the faucet comes off, you can easily see it there would be any obstruction there. At that point I would quickly turn the pump on and off to see if any water comes out of the white plastic basin that the faucet base fits into. If not the problem lies in the line between the water pump and that white plastic part, about 3 feet. Possibly a kink in the line, between the water pump and the faucet, actually check this out before proceeding to do the above. Hopefully you will solve this issue soon. Let us know what you find. ------------- 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: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2018 at 5:39pm
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Ok. While I was looking around for a length of thin wire to use as a probe, the little woman was whapping the flexible line going to the spout with the handle of a big crescent wrench. When the water was turned back on, a thin layer of grainy material was found in the bottom of the sink and the flow is now much increased. Never underestimate the power of a big crescent wrench handle in the hands of a little lady! So, I believe the problem is solved, but I don't remember encountering this previously in the forum. Is it just our water? Is there a preventative step that will avoid recurrence?? Thanks very much for your quick help!!
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2018 at 5:49pm
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Other than filtering your water line, there is nothing in a POD to do that. Not sure where she was whacking, but PEX lines don't easily kink. In future would ensure you're using filters. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2018 at 6:10pm
 definitely want to stay on the Little Ladies good side!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2018 at 6:23pm
And exchange that crescent wrench with a plastic one, in case she gets mad at you! Whap, whap !
------------- 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: Subzilla
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2018 at 7:08am
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May have to try this....our sink is quite dribblely. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2018 at 7:53am
I was quite surprised, all she did was hold the flexible line going to the spout, down under our 171's cabinet, and GENTLY tap the line multiple times as she shifted her hold to other points on the line. Later, I am going to insert a soft iron wire that I have that just fits the hole on the spout in and see if that won't loosen up more of the deposit. The screen on the end of the spout also needed cleaning, we did that first in hopes of solving the problem.
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Posted By: Jenga Jack
Date Posted: 13 May 2018 at 6:40pm
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------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod" following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander |
Posted By: Jenga Jack
Date Posted: 13 May 2018 at 6:42pm
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Wow! I just de-winterized and had the same issue as Happy Tripping. Shower/toilet worked fine, trickle from sink faucet. I thought o-oh, now what have I done? Before the cuss words came out, I thought I'd check the R-Pod Forum. Yup, someone had the exact same problem. Reading the possible cures, I tried the easiest one first and TA-DAH! Problem solved! R-Poders, you all rock!
 Happy camping!!------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod" following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 13 May 2018 at 6:47pm
Also worth unscrewing the aerator/filter at the end of the kitchen faucet. Mine was clogged and causing reduced flow.
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Posted By: cgarb
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 12:12pm
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We are getting our pod ready to sell and are checking out all the systems. Since we dry camp, we never use the water system and discovered that after a short spurt of water nothing came out of the faucets. I followed you advice and took the kitchen faucet apart - lots of calcification! All kinds of grit clogged the screen of the faucet. Washed that out and ran the water for a bit and it is fine. The hot water faucet in the bath works, but not the cold. I couldn't find a way to open it up enough to clean it. Do you have to take off the whole panel around those faucets, taking out the caulking and hoping not to damage the wall? Or is there another way to get in there? Thanks! ------------- Carol 177 HRE rpod 2014 Honda Pilot |
Posted By: brandtjm
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2020 at 1:23pm
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I found the screen on my faucet completely blocked. Once cleaned it worked just find.
------------- Jeff B |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2020 at 2:22pm
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This could get messy. I'm not familiar with the 177's layout. Can you access the back side of the faucet? If so, try removing the water line (turn the pump off and release all pressure first) and see if you can then force some air through from the front side to blow out any crud that is in there. If you don't have a compressor, a can of compressed gas duster such as Dust Off should suffice.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |