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Atlee
Explorer II
Feb 22, 2018

By passed Black Tank Flush back flow preventer

The back flow preventer failed after 5 months of use. Was going to replace it yesterday, but @ $50, I decided no. Looked for a simple plastic elbow, but couldn't find one, so made a brass one. Also...
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agesilaus
Explorer III
Feb 22, 2018
When you all come down with gastroenteritis (or worse) you'll spend more than $50 not counting your lost time. That backflow preventer is not there for cosmetic reasons.

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