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R-pod Owners Forum : Toilet question http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : General non-pod discussion : Toilet question Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:06:03 +0000 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 09:59:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9465 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Toilet question : Agree that the seal should hold... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89907#89907 Author: techntrek
Subject: 9465
Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 9:59am

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.]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2017 09:59:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89907#89907 Toilet question : Originally posted by daymanUgh.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89323#89323 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 9465
Posted: 16 Mar 2017 at 5:36am

Originally posted by dayman

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?

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.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2017 05:36:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89323#89323 Toilet question : I applied silicone plumbers grease...holds... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89308#89308 Author: Steve 911
Subject: 9465
Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 6:13pm

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..

👨🏻‍🚒

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:13:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89308#89308 Toilet question : Dayman, Just out a cup of pink... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89307#89307 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9465
Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 5:55pm

Dayman,

Just out a cup of pink antifreeze in the toilet. See what happens, don't panic.]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:55:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89307#89307 Toilet question : Ugh. I did not put antifreeze... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89303#89303 Author: dayman
Subject: 9465
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? ]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:48:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89303#89303 Toilet question : My 177 holds very well. The RV... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89297#89297 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 9465
Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 4:46pm

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.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:46:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89297#89297 Toilet question : Vaseline can cause rubber to swell.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89263#89263 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9465
Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 9:43am

Vaseline can cause rubber to swell. Instead, get some Silicone Plumber's Grease. Here's a different brand of Silicone Grease. It should be better for the seals.
]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:43:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89263#89263 Toilet question : It should not leak at all.. Ours... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89257#89257 Author: furpod
Subject: 9465
Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 9:09am

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..]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:09:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89257#89257 Toilet question : Thanks, I will try that http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89249#89249 Author: Steve 911
Subject: 9465
Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 12:13am

Thanks, I will try that]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:13:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89249#89249 Toilet question : Coat the gasket with a little... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89248#89248 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 9465
Posted: 15 Mar 2017 at 12:01am

Coat the gasket with a little Vaseline.

TT]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:01:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89248#89248 Toilet question : How long should water stay in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9465&PID=89244#89244 Author: Steve 911
Subject: 9465
Posted: 14 Mar 2017 at 10:36pm

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

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