Toilet question
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Topic: Toilet question
Posted By: Steve 911
Subject: Toilet question
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2017 at 10:36pm
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How long should water stay in the toilet bowl before you have to add more. I'm trying to keep water covering the gasket but i have to add some water every day to keep it covered. This is a brand new toilet, and I have been keeping the bowl about one third full. The gasket appears clean, and other than having to add water. It has not been used yet. So far we have used campground facilities... Any thoughts are appreciated... Thanks ------------- Firefighter Steve (retired) 2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod) 2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg. E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller. |
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Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 12:01am
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Coat the gasket with a little Vaseline.
TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: Steve 911
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 12:13am
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Thanks, I will try that ------------- Firefighter Steve (retired) 2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod) 2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg. E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller. |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 9:09am
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It should not leak at all.. Ours is still holding the pink stuff I put in to protect the seal 2 1/2 months ago..
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 9:43am
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Vaseline can cause rubber to swell. Instead, get some https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oatey-Silicone-Grease/50236505 - Silicone Plumber's Grease . Here's a different brand of http://www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-0-5-oz-Silicone-Faucet-Grease-88693/203193536 - Silicone Grease . It should be better for the seals. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 4:46pm
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My 177 holds very well. The RV anti freeze was still a couple inches in the bowl when I sold it, that was 5 months winterized. You should always put RV antifreeze into the bowl and leave it there, it will keep that seal wet so it won't dry out and slow leak. I agree with lubrication. I put on the rubber gloves and used a cloth rag to wipe the edges of the gate valve really good to make sure there was no "stuff" causing slow leaks. If you think it's just simple evaporation, cover the bowl with plastic wrap after putting RV antifreeze into the bowl. ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: dayman
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 5:48pm
| Ugh. I did not put antifreeze in the bowl just ran it in the tank. What is the best way to inspect my seal?Fill the bowl and see if it leaks? I am assuming the seal just separates the bowl from the tank and would not be a concern for leaking on the sub floor? |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 5:55pm
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Dayman,
Just out a cup of pink antifreeze in the toilet. See what happens, don't panic. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Steve 911
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 6:13pm
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I applied silicone plumbers grease...holds just fine now... I guess being a new toilet, it just needed a little lube.. Thanks to all for your assistance.. 👨🏻🚒 ------------- Firefighter Steve (retired) 2017.5 Rpod 179 (Reepod) 2016 Highlander AWD w/tow pkg. E2 wdh, prodigy RF brake controller. |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 5:36am
No problems there. The gate seal in the toilet flush flap is just a rubber gasket. It can dry out, and develop a slow leak. All you need to do is wet it and wipe it to make sure it's clean, then leave water in the bowl to keep it from drying out. After every trip, I dump all the water, but I leave the faucets open, and also put some chemical into the black and grey so it won't stink, I also put a few cups pre-mixed into the toilet bowl and leave it until next trip. When storing for the winter, I use RV antifreeze instead. If it's still there in the spring, I know the seal is happy. ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 9:59am
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Agree that the seal should hold water or antifreeze indefinitely. I leave a little antifreeze in there all winter, that stuff doesn't evaporate. I left some in an open cup one winter as a test and I swear it was at the same level that spring. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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