R-pod Owners Forum : Gray Dump Valve Broke http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Gray Dump Valve Broke Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:31:50 +0000 Mon, 22 May 2023 12:44:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15705 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Gray Dump Valve Broke : I recently replaced both gate... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15705&PID=151889#151889 Author: abikerider
Subject: 15705
Posted: 22 May 2023 at 12:44pm

I recently replaced both gate valves on my 172 with the same setup. It was not easy but there should be enough flex in the plastic to get it in there. I was also thinking about removing the pipe from the tank outlet and was wondering the same thing about the stuff the used to seal the connection. Maybe you can have someone pull apart the two halves while you stick the new valve in there? It took me a few tries to get it in there with the gaskets lined up.]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 12:44:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15705&PID=151889#151889 Gray Dump Valve Broke : If you need to cut the pipe going... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15705&PID=151868#151868 Author: lostagain
Subject: 15705
Posted: 19 May 2023 at 6:40pm

If you need to cut the pipe going into a fitting and need to reuse the fitting, there are reamers/cutters that plumbers use to get the old plastic pipe out of a fitting.  I was watching someone use one the other day.  I had never seen a bit like that before.  It was attached to a large drill motor with a right angle adapter.  I have no idea what these reamer/cutters cost.  It may be more economical to get a plumber who works a lot with abs pipe to give you a hand.  ]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 18:40:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15705&PID=151868#151868 Gray Dump Valve Broke : Why not just replace the han... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15705&PID=151867#151867 Author: StephenH
Subject: 15705
Posted: 19 May 2023 at 4:38pm

Why not just replace the handle?
https://amazon.com/Waste-Valve-Handle-Replacement-Extension/dp/B089YWNDHL/
Edit:
This one is metal:
https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-T1003-6MNVP-Bladex-Carded-Handle/dp/B006JRJA0Y/
]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 16:38:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15705&PID=151867#151867 Gray Dump Valve Broke : Normal 0 ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15705&PID=151865#151865 Author: SC for Huskers
Subject: 15705
Posted: 19 May 2023 at 3:13pm

This is the second time I’ve managed to break the plastichandle on the Gray Dump valve.  On theR172 both Black and Gray are plumbed to the “exit”.   I’ve loosened the black and gray hangerstraps, pulled out the old gray valve, and now I'm to where I can’t get the new onein without turning the gaskets in or out of shape.  Just can’t get a 1” clearance so I’m thinkingof dropping the pipe connection at the gray tank, place the new dump valve,reinstall the pipe at the tank.  At the tank thereis a hose clamp and some type of soft caulk or putty.  Does anyone know what the putty is, or maybea better way to attack this sucker?

Added note, R172 doesn't have anyplace to cut the pipe and install a union. Elbows, valve fittings, Everything are jammed together.

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