How to repair your black water dump valve?

How to repair your RV black water and gray water dump valves instead of replacing them. Also shows how to adjust the cable actuator so you get a valve to completely close. My valve was clogged with either a paper towel or a baby wipe and also I realized when I took it apart that the cable was never adjusted correctly from the factory. Loading…

Is it bad to have a sticky holding tank valve?

A sticky holding tank valve is a pain in the neck. A stuck (or broken) holding tank valve is a really big issue if it happens, but can easily be prevented. An understanding of how dump valves work helps us take better care of them. All that “goop” in your black water and gray water waste tanks is held in place by the tanks’ dump valves.

What does it mean when your holding tank valve won’t open?

It’s called, “You’ve got no place to go if your holding tank valves won’t open.” A sticky holding tank valve is a pain in the neck. A stuck (or broken) holding tank valve is a really big issue if it happens, but can easily be prevented. An understanding of how dump valves work helps us take better care of them.

How can I check if my water shut off valve is still working?

Hook the hoses up to the valve connections, insert & hold them down into the drain pipe to check valve operation & water flow. If the valves are still good, you’ll need to re-check your faucet work.

Why is my black water holding tank valve not open?

The reason you do not keep your black water holding tank valve open is that all thew water will run out and leave the solids behind. When the water goes, then the solids have time to dry and get stuck in your valve. The valve will become clogged and you will not be able to open or close it.

Can a black water valve be replaced at the same time?

Another tip you should consider, if the black water valve is leaking, you might want to go ahead and replace the gray water valve at the same time. The logic behind this is that if one is broken, it may not be that long before the other one goes bad. Since you are already underneath your RV, you can save time and energy doing both at the same time.

What causes black and grey RV holding tanks to clog?

Reasons Black & Grey RV Holding Tanks Clog 1 Broken Gate Valve or T-Handle 2 Inorganic Blockage (flushable wipes, foreign objects, things like that) 3 Organic Blockage (valve was left open for a long time causing things to dry and harden creating a blockage)

How do you replace a waste water valve?

Remove the four bolts that hold the valve in place between the two waste pipes. Dislodge the flange seals if they did not come out with valve. Clean any debris out from in-between the two pipes to ensure new seals will seat firmly in place. Spray with silicone lubricant (not regular WD-40) for easy assembly insertion.

What to use to repair RV waste dump gate valve?

Clean any debris out from in-between the two pipes to ensure new seals will seat firmly in place. Spray with silicone lubricant (not regular WD-40) for easy assembly insertion. Open the gate valve assembly package, remove the new flange seals and swipe a generous amount of petroleum jelly on them.