Fresh Water Tank
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Topic: Fresh Water Tank
Posted By: SC for Huskers
Subject: Fresh Water Tank
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 4:52pm
Before leaving on a trip I put about five gal. in the fresh water tank. After five nights camping with city water, I found water coming out of the fresh water fill spout. Checked the level indicator and it was full. Is there a check valve somewhere to prevent city water from filling the tank? I have a 2017 172. Thanks in advance
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Happy Traveling,
Tom
2017 172pod
2011 F150 STX
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 12 Jun 2018 at 6:58pm
It is likely a faulty check valve in the ShurFlo water pump. In effect, water leaks past the pump into
the fresh water tank. There's supposed to be a check valve in the pump
to prevent this but it can fail due to debris not cleaned out in the lines after assembly of your 172 and messing up the check valve or even have heard of the check valve being installed backwards. Before pulling apart you could try running the pump for 5 to 10 minutes and see if anything will dislodge from the valve; some have had success with that method. If not then you will have to disassemble and hopefully find the debris that is keeping the check valve from closing or maybe you will find it was installed backwards. Has this been an ongoing problem? I have to admit, our 177 is going on year 8 and I don't know if mine works correctly because I have never hooked up to municipal or other water supply, we always carry our own well water with us as we normally dry camp.
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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."
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2018 at 3:32pm
3 years I did this issue, finally fixed when I changed the water pump. The check valve is there. Nothing obvious, never. Just didn't check. New WP fixed issue.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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